Félix Tshisekedi spoke on the situation in Chad at the Paris Summit
Félix Tshisekedi, President of the African Union and the DRC, at the Paris Summit, May 18, 2021. REUTERS - POOL
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The situation in Chad was also discussed in Paris during the summit devoted to the financing of African economies.
While the Peace and Security Council of the African Union adopted last Friday a very conciliatory position with the military junta in power, Félix Tshisekedi, the current president of the AU, estimated yesterday that "
a recovery in hand muscular
”was necessary after the death of Idriss Déby.
Because, he said, "
we must not forget that Chad is threatened by hordes of rebels and by terrorists
".
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Didn't we witness a coup d'etat that does not speak its name
?"
“To this question asked by a journalist on the seizure of power by the military junta, Félix Thsisekedi replied in the negative before specifying the substance of his thoughts. “
In such a messy situation, it is better to have a strong takeover. That's what happened. Now, that doesn't mean that rights and freedoms have to be written off. The current power, the CMT, must absolutely ensure order, but also continue to uphold rights and freedoms.
"
The current president of the African Union also pronounced on the possibility of a candidacy for the next elections of the members of the Transitional Military Council.
“
First, they are soldiers, power cannot go to the army.
And in addition, they took power in the way we know, so in my opinion, they should reserve for the following things: return to the army and maintain the stability of the country and I believe that is what which will be done elsewhere since it is our position at the African Union.
"
Félix Tshisekedi once again pleaded for the inclusiveness of this transition.
May all the political forces which so wish be involved in this process.
Before calling on the CMT not to make the transition last beyond the eighteen months announced.
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