The Transitional Military Council took charge of the country immediately after the shock death of 30-year ruler Idriss Deby Itno two weeks ago, and on Sunday formed a"government of reconciliation."
Deby's death occurred after he was declared provisional winner of presidential elections, according to the authorities.After parliament and the government were dissolved, the CMT promised an 18-month transition period before holding"free and transparent" elections. "The constitution has been violated by the Transitional Military Council," said the 23-year-old communications student, standing in the car park where another body was waiting to be taken away.Chad's newly-appointed transition government includes some opposition members, with two from the party of veteran Deby opponent Saleh Kebzabo.
But the government is overwhelmingly dominated by politicians from Deby's party, the Patriotic Salvation Movement , while the transitional prime minister, Albert Pahimi Padacke, kept the post he once held under Deby.He is grim about the chances of Chad defusing anger that grew from years of monolithic rule.
"When we say 'change' here, it means 'We change some faces, we put others back, and we've changed'," said the young man, his face covered with a mask and big sunglasses to shield him from the strong sun.
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