Chad’s Internal Security Agency Attacked Following Presidential Election Announcement

N’Djamena, Chad – The government of Chad reported a deadly attack on the offices of the country’s internal security agency in the capital of N’Djamena. The incident occurred just hours after the announcement that Chad is scheduled to hold a presidential election on May 6. The government attributed the attack to “elements” of an opposition party, sparking tensions in the region. According to government officials, a number of individuals lost their lives in the assault …

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Masked Gunmen Storm Ecuadorian TV Station During Live Broadcast, President Declares Internal Armed Conflict

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador – Masked men armed with guns and explosives stormed the set of a public television channel in Ecuador during a live broadcast on Tuesday. The incident prompted President Daniel Noboa to declare a state of emergency, citing an “internal armed conflict” in the country. The armed men broke into the TC Television network in the port city of Guayaquil during a live news program, threatening station personnel and causing chaos. Some of the …

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