Mahamat Déby

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is a Chadian politician and military officer who has been the leader of Chad since 2021, first as President of the Transitional Military Council from 2021 to 2022, then as Transitional President from 2022 to 2024, and then as the 7th President since 2024 following his victory in the presidential elections. He is widely known in Chad by his nickname Kaka. He is also the General Secretary of the Patriotic Salvation Movement since 2022. He gained power on 20 April 2021, succeeding his father and predecessor, Idriss Déby, who died in action while commanding troops in the Northern Chad offensive. He previously served as the second in-command of the military for the Chadian Intervention in Northern Mali (FATIM).

Some of the key events about Mahamat Déby

2006
Joined the Chadian Army and began military training
2013
Appointed deputy commander of the Chadian Special Forces
2015
Led successful military operations against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region
2018
Promoted to the rank of general
2019
Appointed commander of the Directorate-General of Security Services of State Institutions (DGSSIE)
2020
Led Chadian forces in Operation Wrath of Boma against Boko Haram
2021
Assumed leadership of the Transitional Military Council following his father's death
2021
Pledged to hold democratic elections within 18 months
2021
Seized power in a military coup following his father's death, suspending the constitution and dissolving parliament
2021
Appointed a transitional government composed mainly of military officers
2021
Delayed the promised 18-month transition to civilian rule
2022
Signed a peace agreement with rebel groups in Doha, Qatar
2022
Appointed as President of the Transitional Government
2022
Extended the transition period by 24 months, prompting protests
2022
Violently suppressed protests against military rule, resulting in deaths and injuries
2022
Refused to rule out running for president, despite earlier promises not to
2023
Cracked down on opposition parties and civil society organizations
2023
Restricted press freedoms and internet access during periods of unrest
2023
Oversaw the controversial constitutional referendum that critics say consolidated his power
2023
Maintained close ties with Russia despite international concerns

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