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Thousands of Chadians turned up for the funeral ceremony for late President Idriss Deby Itno at Chad’s capital, N’Djamena.

Recall that the late president passed away last weekend as a result of wounds sustained while leading his troops against a rebel offensive, according to the army.

Deby who ruled the African country for 30 years was vital in the fight against the Sahel’s jihadist insurgency, according to reports as the French Government and regional allies voiced backing for his son and successor, Mahamat Idriss Deby.

Despite security threats from rebels, Al Jazeera reports that French President Emmanuel Macron and several African leaders were in attendance at the funeral.

European Union’s High Representative, Josep Borrell, was also present at the state funeral for the late Chadian president, according to Reuters.

See photos from Deby’s funeral via Reuters below:

French President Emmanuel Macron sits in the front row next to Mahamat Idriss Deby, son of the late Chad’s president, during the… POOL April 23, 2021 

EU High Representative Josep Borrell attends the state funeral for the late Chadian President Idriss Deby in N’Djamena, Chad… POOL April 23, 2021                                                                                                               

Military officials sit in the stands awaiting the start of the state funeral for the late Chadian President Idriss Deby in… POOL April 23, 2021 

A soldier stands guard watching over spectators attending the state funeral for the late Chadian President Idriss Deby in… POOL April 23, 2021  

French President Emmanuel Macron takes his seat in the front row next to Mahamat Idriss Deby, son of the late Chad’s president,… POOL April 23, 2021 

Chad’s first lady and widow of the late Chadian President Idriss Deby, Hinda Deby Itno (2ndR) sits in the front row, attending… POOL April 23, 2021                                                                        

A crowd gathers to witness the state funeral for the late Chadian President Idriss Deby in N’Djamena, Chad April 23, 2021…. POOL April 23, 2021                                                                                               

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