Yaya Dillo: Chad opposition leader killed in shootout - BBC News

A prosecutor confirms that Yaya Dillo died in an exchange of heavy gunfire with security forces.

1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ISSOUF SANOGOImage caption, Opposition politician Yaya Dillo was a vocal opponent of his cousin, President Mahamat DébyAn opposition leader in Chad has been killed during a shootout with security forces, officials say.

Yaya Dillo's death comes after the government blamed him for a deadly attack on the country's security agency. He denied the accusation.

On Wednesday, heavy gunfire was heard near his party's headquarters in the capital, N'Djamena.

Mr Dillo is a vocal opponent of his cousin, President Mahamat Déby, who has been in power since 2021.

Mr Déby succeeded his father who was killed by rebels after three decades in power.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-68435145

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