Mouvement pour la Démocratie et la Justice au Tchad

rebel group, Chad

Also known as: MDJT

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The Mouvement pour la Démocratie et la Justice au Tchad (MDJT) was a rebel group in Chad that began an offensive in the northern part of the country in late 1998. Other opposition groups later joined forces with the MDJT, and the rebellion continued into the 21st century. This conflict was part of a broader period of instability in Chad, which included various rebel offensives and coup attempts throughout the early 2000s. The MDJT's actions contributed to the ongoing challenges in maintaining peace and stability in Chad, a nation that has experienced significant internal conflict and political upheaval.123

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…in late 1998 when the Mouvement pour la Démocratie et la Justice au Tchad (MDJT) began an offensive in the northern part of the country. Other opposition groups later joined forces with the MDJT, and the rebellion continued into the 21st century.
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…in late 1998 when the Mouvement pour la Démocratie et la Justice au Tchad (MDJT) began an offensive in the northern part of the country. Other opposition groups later joined forces with the MDJT, and the rebellion continued into the 21st century.
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