Idriss Déby
General Idriss Déby Itno (Arabic: إدريس ديبي; June 18, 1952 – April 20, 2021) was a Chadian politician. He became President of Chad in 1990. He won six presidential elections.
Idriss Déby إدريس ديبي | |
|---|---|
 Idriss Déby in 2014 | |
| President of Chad | |
| In office 2 December 1990 – 20 April 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | See list
|
| Preceded by | Hissène Habré |
| Succeeded by | Mahamat Déby (as Chairman of the CMT) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 18, 1952 Fada, French Equatorial Africa (now Chad) |
| Died | April 20, 2021 (aged 68) Tibesti Region, Chad |
| Cause of death | Assassination (killed by action) |
| Political party | Patriotic Salvation Movement |
| Spouse(s) | Hinda Déby (m. 2005) Amani Musa Hilal[1] |
| Children | Mahamat Déby Itno Brahim Déby |
Assassination
On 20 April 2021, Déby was killed while commanding his army against rebels calling themselves FACT in the north of Chad during the Northern Chad offensive, at the age of 68.[2][3][4][5]
Idriss Déby Media
Idriss Déby giving an interview in his office, 2004
Idriss Déby at the 6th World Water Forum
Idriss Deby with Obamas in August 2014
Idriss Déby Itno and Chadian First Lady waiting to vote, April 2016
Marshal Idriss Déby Itno in 2020
Omar Al Bishir who he had mixed relations with.
References
- ↑ "AFP: Chad president weds Janjaweed chief daughter". Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2013-12-14.
- ↑ "Chad: President Idriss Déby dies, says national radio". The Africa Report.com. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ↑ "Chadian President Idriss Déby has died of injuries suffered on the frontline (army)". France 24. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ↑ "Chad President Idriss Deby dies on front lines, according to an army statement". Deutsche Welle. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
- ↑ "Chad President Idriss Deby dies on front lines, says army spokesman". Reuters. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
Other websites
Media related to Idriss Déby at Wikimedia Commons