Rebels say they control most territory of Chad 04-13 12:45:30

    PARIS, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The United Front of Democratic Change (FUC), an alliance of nine Chadian guerrilla groups, announced on Wednesday night that they had taken control of 80 percent of the country's territory and were advancing towards Chadian capital N'Djamena. Full story

France cautions citizens against "worrying" situation in Chad 04-14 07:53:52

    PARIS, April 13 (Xinhua) -- France warned on Thursday that the deteriorating security situation in Chad was "very worrying", but it issued no order to evacuate the some 1,500 French civilians present in the country. Full story

UN, US to evacuate nonessential staff members in Chad 04-13 11:04:38

    YAOUNDE, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations and United States have decided to evacuate nonessential staff members in Chadian capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, where rebel advances put the capital on alert, according to reports form N'Djamena. Full story

US voices deep concern over fighting in Chad 04-13 08:24:30

    WASHINGTON, April 12 (Xinhua) -- The United States is deeply concerned about the security situation in Chad," State Department spokeswoman Julie Reside said on Wednesday. Full story

UN chief concerned over fighting along Chad-Sudan border 04-12 01:58:26

    UNITED NATIONS, April 11 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan voiced deep concern on Tuesday over the recent escalation of fighting along Chad's eastern border with the troubled Darfur region, western Sudan, and its spillover to the Central African Republic. Full story

Chad crushes coup attempt: radio 03-15 22:48:49

    YAOUNDE, March 15 (Xinhuanet) -- Chad has foiled a coup attempt against President Idriss Deby and arrested two plotters, senior officials told Radio France International on Wednesday.Full story