Chadian President Idriss Deby Itnoon Thursday declared a state of emergency in the country, according to reports reaching here from the Chadian capital of N'Djamena.
The measure was to tighten security after a rebel attack on N'Djamena this month, said the reports, quoting an address by Debyon TV and radio.
"These are exceptional measures which I must take to assure the normal functioning of the state," said Deby.
Presidential missions will be appointed to monitor the implementation of the measures, which included travel restrictions and a curfew, said the president.
Allied rebels staged an offensive in N'Djamena in an attempt to overthrow the government of Deby from Feb. 2 to 3. After violent fighting and failing their mission, they withdrew to the central part of the country, before starting their southward movement.
Source: Xinhua
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