Several incidents marked the presidential election in Chad, reports the Alwihda website, specifying that armed clashes occurred in several places.
In Moundou, the country’s second largest city, several people tried to vote in a polling station. Members of the electoral commission prevented them from doing so because they did not have their voter cards. One of the disgruntled people then opened fire on the voters who were queuing at the polls. One person was killed and several others were injured.
In the town of Abéché, a soldier guarding the polling station was attacked and stabbed by a voter. He is dead.
In addition, shortages of ballot papers were recorded in the Mandoul region.
Elections in Chad
More than eight million Chadians were called to the polls to elect the new head of state from among ten candidates. The majority of voters demand the same thing from all candidates: a reliable supply of drinking water and electricity.
The main candidates are the outgoing president of the transition, Mahamat I
driss Déby, and the prime minister, Succès Masra. According to most observers, the greatest chances of winning are on the side of Mahamat Idriss Déby.
The current election is of particular importance for Chad. More than 60 years after independence, power has generally changed through military coups.
Preliminary results will be known by May 21. The final results will be announced on June 5.
Source: Burkina Information Agency