U.S Statement On the Death of President Idriss Deby Itno
FILE PHOTO: U.S. State Department Spokesman Ned Price speaks to reporters during a news briefing at the State Department in Washington, U.S., February 17, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Pool/File Photo
Press Statement
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson
April 20, 2021
On behalf of the United States, we offer the people of Chad our sincere condolences as they mourn the passing of President Idriss Deby Itno.
We condemn recent violence and loss of life in Chad.
The United States stands with the people of Chad during this difficult time. We support a peaceful transition of power in accordance with the Chadian constitution.
