Chad: Opposition groups cancel planned for July 16 march in central N'Djamena /update 1

Event

Political opposition and civil society groups operating under the umbrella of the Wakit Tama Movement have cancelled plans to stage a march in central N'Djamena, July 16. The purpose of the demonstration was to condemn Chad's transitional military council (CMT) and demand the return to constitutional government. It remains unclear if or when the event will be rescheduled. The event was canceled after Chadian authorities demanded changes to the march's planned route.

Advice

Monitor local media reports for potential changes to the event's status. As a precaution, consider avoiding areas along the previously scheduled march route in N'Djamena, July 16, in the event spontaneous demonstrations materialize despite the original event's cancelation.