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08STATE12640
2008-02-07 13:16:00
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Secretary of State
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TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 13
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S E C R E T SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 012640
SIPDIS
YAOUNDE PASS TO NDJAMENA MANAGEMENT,
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/06/2018
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
SUBJECT: TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 13
CLASSIFIED BY: S/ES-O MASIMS, REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
N'DJAMENA SECURITY SITUATION IMPROVING
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S E C R E T SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 012640
SIPDIS
YAOUNDE PASS TO NDJAMENA MANAGEMENT,
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/06/2018
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT CD
SUBJECT: TFCD01: CHAD TASK FORCE SITUATION REPORT NO. 13
CLASSIFIED BY: S/ES-O MASIMS, REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
N'DJAMENA SECURITY SITUATION IMPROVING
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¶1. (SBU) Embassy NDjamena comments Chadian troops are
enforcing an informal nighttime curfew as more people
return to the streets. Post adds the French military is
considering allowing movements off the air base and notes
it no longer hears sounds of fighting. Meanwhile, the
Chinese Ambassador reportedly returned to his residence in
the capital. (Chad Task Force/Embassy NDjamena telcon)
REBELS REMAIN IN CENTRAL CHAD
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¶2. (S) EUCOM estimates the rebels, if re-supplied, could
attack NDjamena again within 48-72 hours. (Chad Task
Force/EUCOM e-mail)
ADDITIONAL USG EVACUATION FLIGHT ARRIVING IN NDJAMENA
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¶3. (SBU) Embassy NDjamena advised American citizens
still wishing to depart Chad to appear at the airport.
The flight also will re-supply Embassy NDjamena staff at
the airport. (Chad Task Force/CA e-mail, Chad Task
Force/Embassy NDjamena telcon)
LOCAL GUARD FORCE RETURNS TO DUTY
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¶4. (SBU) Embassy NDjamena reports two mobile patrols are
functioning, and guards working out of the American School
compound are providing protection to the chancery and
residences. (Chad Task Force/Embassy NDjamena telcon)
DEBY REAFFIRMS CONTROL DESPITE WEAKENED GOVERNMENT
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¶5. (S) Speaking at a press conference in the presidential
palace February 6, President Deby said "I am working with
less than a quarter of the members of my government. I do
not know where the rest have gone." EUCOM comments Deby
likely is unsure of the loyalty of his forces, and might
not be willing to risk a decisive confrontation with the
rebels. (Chad Task Force/EUCOM e-mail, AP)
MORE REFUGEES RETURNING FROM CAMEROON
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¶6. (U) Media report NDjamena residents are using both
bridges over the Chari River following President Deby's
call for citizens to come back. (Reuters)
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