Deby was a strongman, hailed by his allies but despised by his people. Experts say his death leaves behind a country torn apart, a region plagued by extremist groups and his Western allies unsure of how to proceed. France, the former colonial power officially backed the new leadership despite concerns over its constitutionality and defended the military takeover saying it was necessary for security. With no fewer than 2,500 soldiers fighting Islamic extremists in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, Chad’s impeding implosion is expected to seriously worsen the region’s stability.
Source : DW
