Chadian Opposition Leader Killed Amid Pre-Election Tensions

Yaya Dillo, a key opposition figure, was killed in a shootout, escalating tensions ahead of Chad's presidential election.

Chadian opposition leader Yaya Dillo was killed during a shootout with security forces amid tensions ahead of the presidential election set for May 6.
Dillo, a vocal critic of his cousin, President Mahamat Déby, led an attack on the National Security Agency, which resulted in multiple casualties.
The government accused Dillo and his party, the Socialist Party Without Borders, of being behind the attack and an assassination attempt on the president of the Supreme Court.
Internet services were disrupted in Chad following the attack, adding to the uncertainty ahead of the elections intended to return the country to constitutional rule.
The death of Dillo, who was planning to run in the upcoming election, raises concerns about the stability of Chad's political landscape and the fairness of the forthcoming elections.