Goukouni Oueddei

president of Chad

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Goukouni Oueddei was a key figure in Chad's civil war, serving as president at a critical juncture. In December 1980, he requested Libyan troops to support his government, which were withdrawn in November 1981. This period saw intense conflict between various factions, including Hissène Habré's Armed Forces of the North (FAN). An opposition government led by Goukouni was established in the north with Libyan backing, while Habré eventually formed a new government in October 1982. The civil war involved numerous political factions and external interventions, significantly shaping Chad's political landscape.12

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Goukouni Oueddei’s request in December 1980 and were withdrawn, again at his request, in November 1981. In a reverse movement the Armed Forces of the North (FAN) of Hissène Habré, which had retreated into Sudan in December 1980, reoccupied all the important towns in eastern…
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Goukouni Oueddei’s request in December 1980 and were withdrawn, again at his request, in November 1981. In a reverse movement the Armed Forces of the North (FAN) of Hissène Habré, which had retreated into Sudan in December 1980, reoccupied all the important towns in eastern…
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