Chad’s government says it foiled ‘destabilisation’ attempt

Anti-government demonstrators set a barricade on fire during clashes in N’Djamena (PA)

Chad’s government has foiled an attempt to destabilise the country and undermine the constitution, a government spokesman said.

Eleven people conspired in the plot, including soldiers and a human rights activist, said Aziz Mahamat Saleh. They were arrested last month and transferred to the high court in the capital, N’Djamena.