Chad Votes Yes to New Constitution Backed by Junta

Chad votes "Yes" to new junta-backed constitution

Chadians have voted in favour of a new constitution that critics say could help cement the power of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Déby.

Chad approves new constitution to return to civilian rule

Chadians have endorsed a new constitution that would allow the Central African nation to return to civilian rule

The National Commission for the Organization of the Constitutional Referendum (Conorec) of Chad announced that the draft of a new Constitution was approved after the referendum held last December 17. READ ALSO: Chadian Parliament demands withdrawal of French troops According to official sources, 86% of voters opted for the “yes” option while the participation rate was 63.75%. The president of Conorec and Minister of Territorial Administration a…

Chadians approve constitutional referendum

‘Yes’ camp wins 86% while ‘no’ camp gets 14%, according to national electoral body - Anadolu Ajansı

Chad's new constitution passes with 86% of vote

The country's military rulers have promoted the new constitution as a key step in the path back to civilian rule, but it had been denounced by opposition politicians, with some calling for a boycott of the December 17 vote

African nation's citizens vote in favor of new constitution solidifying junta leader's rule

Chadian voters went to the polls on Sunday and 86% of those citizens voted in favor of a new constitution that would help solidify Mahamat Idriss Deby's ruling power.