Around 40 soldiers were killed in an attack on a military base in Chad's Lake region over the weekend, the central African country's presidency said on Monday (Oct 28).

President Mahamat Idriss Deby was in the area on Monday to launch an operation to track down the assailants, a presidency statement said.

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The presidency blamed Sunday's attack on Boko Haram in a second statement issued later on Monday. The Lake Chad region has been repeatedly attacked by insurgencies including by Islamic State in West Africa and Boko Haram, which erupted in northeast Nigeria in 2009 and spread to the west of Chad.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility from the group.

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Chad is an important ally for French and US&nbsp;forces aiming to fight jihadists in the Sahel, which has become the epicentre of global terrorism under attack by factions loyal to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State.

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have ended military operations with the US&nbsp;and France in recent years and turned to Russia for support instead.

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Around 40 soldiers were killed in an attack on a military base in Chad's Lake region over the weekend, the central African country's presidency said on Monday (Oct 28).

Around 40 soldiers were killed in an attack on a military base in Chad's Lake region over the weekend, the central African country's presidency said on Monday (Oct 28). President Mahamat Idriss Deby was in the area on Monday to launch an operation to track down the assailants, a presidency statement said. Also Read | Longtime Trump's ally Steve Bannon released after serving four months in prison, week ahead of election day The presidency blamed Sunday's attack on Boko Haram in a second statement issued later on Monday. The Lake Chad region has been repeatedly attacked by insurgencies including by Islamic State in West Africa and Boko Haram, which erupted in northeast Nigeria in 2009 and spread to the west of Chad. There was no immediate claim of responsibility from the group. Also Read | Petition seeking ban on ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's Awami League withdrawn Chad is an important ally for French and US forces aiming to fight jihadists in the Sahel, which has become the epicentre of global terrorism under attack by factions loyal to Al-Qaeda and Islamic State. Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have ended military operations with the US and France in recent years and turned to Russia for support instead. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

At least 40 soldiers killed in attack on Chad's military base: Presidency

Chadians have voted in favour of a new constitution that critics say could help cement the power of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby.

The referendum held earlier this month was approved by 86 per cent&nbsp;of voters, the government commission that organised it said on Sunday. Voter turnout was about 64 per cent, it said.

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Chad's military authorities have called the vote a vital stepping-stone to elections next year - a long-promised return to democratic rule after they seized power in 2021 when former president Idriss Deby was killed on the battlefield during a conflict with insurgents.

The new constitution will maintain a unitary state, which Chad has had since independence, while some of its opponents had called for the creation of a federal state, saying it would help spur development.

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Several opposition groups called for a boycott of the vote, saying the junta had too much control over the referendum process.

Deby initially promised an 18-month transition to elections after his father's death, but last year his government adopted resolutions that delayed elections until 2024 and will allow him to run for president in the eventual vote.

Chadians have voted in favour of a new constitution that critics say could help cement the power of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby. The referendum held earlier this month was approved by 86 per cent of voters, the government commission that organised it said on Sunday.

Chadians have voted in favour of a new constitution that critics say could help cement the power of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby. The referendum held earlier this month was approved by 86 per cent of voters, the government commission that organised it said on Sunday. Voter turnout was about 64 per cent, it said. ALSO READ | Ukrainian Catholic church says Vatican document on blessing same sex couples does not apply Chad's military authorities have called the vote a vital stepping-stone to elections next year - a long-promised return to democratic rule after they seized power in 2021 when former president Idriss Deby was killed on the battlefield during a conflict with insurgents. The new constitution will maintain a unitary state, which Chad has had since independence, while some of its opponents had called for the creation of a federal state, saying it would help spur development. ALSO READ | UK: Police arrest two men on suspicion of theft, criminal damage of Banksy artwork in Peckham Several opposition groups called for a boycott of the vote, saying the junta had too much control over the referendum process. Deby initially promised an 18-month transition to elections after his father's death, but last year his government adopted resolutions that delayed elections until 2024 and will allow him to run for president in the eventual vote.

Chad votes in favour of new constitution backed by junta

Chad army has returned to capital N'Djamena with the captured rebels and their weapons. The rebel group, Front for Change and Concord in Chad (Fact), crossed the border from Libya into Chad in April to take a stand against President Deby's 30-year rule.

Chad army returns to capital with captured rebels

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At least 40 soldiers killed in attack on Chad's military base: Presidency

Chad votes in favour of new constitution backed by junta

Chad army returns to capital with captured rebels