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1990 in Chad

Explore 5 historical events and records for Chad in 1990.

Historical records for Chad in 1990

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December

Coup

Habre, Hissene · President of Chad · Government / Government of Chad

Habre is deposed by Idriss Deby and flees to Senegal with $11 million

Exile of Hissene Habre

Habre, Hissene · President of Chad · Government / Government of Chad

Habre is deposed by Idriss Deby and flees to Senegal with $11 million

Other events (month unknown)

Coup

Doby, Idriss · President of Chad · Government / Government of Chad

Idriss Deby, a guerilla chief, seizes power in a coup, his Zaghawa tribe dominates the Government and is widely opposed by other Chadians from other regions

President of Chad

Doby, Idriss · President of Chad · Government / Government of Chad

Appointed President of Chad

Zaghawa Tribe

Doby, Idriss · President of Chad · Government / Government of Chad

Idriss Deby, a guerilla chief, seizes power in a coup, his Zaghawa tribe dominates the Government and is widely opposed by other Chadians from other regions

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