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Statement By Ned Price, Spokesperson On the Death of President Idriss Deby Itno
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April 20, 2021

For Immediate Release

 STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON

April 20, 2021

On the Death of President Idriss Deby Itno

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.