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The Constitution of the Republic of Chad (French: Constitution de la République du Tchad) is the supreme law of Chad.[1] Chad's eighth constitution since independence from France in 1960,[2] it was adopted on 4 May 2018.
The text establishes the Fifth Republic within the framework of a presidential regime, abolishing the post of Prime Minister. It replaces the 1996 Constitution.
2021 suspension
[edit]In April 2021, the Transitional Military Council suspended the Constitution. In its place, it issued a charter, which granted General Mahamat Déby the powers of the Presidency as interim president and named him head of the armed forces.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Current Constitution of Chad
- ^ "Chronology". Constitute. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
- ^ Ramadane, Madjiasra Nako, Mahamat (2021-04-21). "Chad in turmoil after Deby death as rebels, opposition challenge military". Reuters. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
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