Mahamat Déby
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Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is a Chadian politician and military officer who has served as the President of Chad since May 2024. The son of former president Idriss Déby, he previously led the country as the head of the Transitional Military Council following his father's death in 2021. Educated at military schools in Chad and France, he held several high-ranking positions in the Chadian security services, including director of the General Directorate of the Security Services of State Institutions. His leadership has been marked by a transition from military rule to a civilian presidency, though his tenure has faced significant international scrutiny, domestic opposition, and controversy regarding governance and human rights.
