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2012-02-01 Why Polio Is So Hard to Eliminate [IRIN] Dakar - Poor-quality emergency immunization campaigns and low routine polio immunization coverage are helping the polio virus to spread in Chad, with 132 cases reported in 2011 - five times the number in 2010. More commitment is needed across the board, especially from local health authorities, to try to get immunizations right, say aid agencies. 2012-01-31 Hague Court and African Union in Stand-Off Over Bashir Visits [ISS] The International Criminal Court (ICC) has lodged an official complaint with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against the governments of Chad and Malawi for their alleged failure to arrest and surrender President Omar Al-Bashir of the Sudan when he was within their borders on state visits last year. 2012-02-01 Letter to Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon Regarding Contact Between UN Representative Gambari and Sudanese President Al-Bashir [HRW] Dear Secretary-General: 2012-01-27 UN Officials Calls for Action on Sahel Problems [UN News] The United Nations political chief today called for the establishment of a mechanism to address the myriad challenges facing countries in West Africa's Sahel region, which, he said, include a humanitarian crisis, lack of socio-economic development, insecurity and the threat of terrorism. 2012-01-24 Christian Aid Responds to Worsening Sahel Hunger Crisis [Christian Aid] With seven million people across five West African countries facing the spectre of famine within months, Christian Aid is stepping up its early response plans to assist those living in the stricken Sahel region. 2012-01-22 Nation Holds First Local Elections [RNW Africa] Voters in Chad went to the polls on Sunday for the first local elections in the central African country's history, after the ballot had been rescheduled several times. 2012-01-21 Chad President Marries Daughter of Darfur Militia Leader [Sudan Tribune] Khartoum - The Sudanese capital Khartoum was preoccupied on Friday by the wedding ceremony of Chad's President Idriss Deby, and daughter of Sudan's Janjaweed militia leader, Musa Hilal, which took place at a top hotel and was attended by a host of dignitaries led by President Omer al-Bashir. 2012-01-20 Oil Price Row Closes China-Built Refinery [RNW Africa] Chad authorities on Thursday shut down a major new oil refinery amid a price row with its Chinese owners, sources said. 2012-01-18 Chad Prevents Former UN Official From Visiting Refugee Camps [Radio Dabanga] Eastern Chad - The former UN Humanitarian Coordinator Dr. Mukesh Kapila has complained that the Chadian authorities are preventing him from visiting refugee camps in Eastern Chad. 2012-01-18 Letter to Foreign Ministers of AU Members Concerning the Case of Hissène Habré [HRW] Honorable Foreign Ministers, 2012-01-17 Vice President Leaves N'djamena, As ECCAS Summit Ends [ANGOP] Ndjamena - Angolan vice president, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, left Monday N'Djamena (Chad), back to Angola, after attending the 15th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS). 2012-01-16 Chadian President Acknowledges Importance of Kwanza Military Exercise [ANGOP] N'djamena - The President of Chad, Idriss Déby Itno, on Sunday here acknowledged the importance of the holding of the Kwanza 2010 military exercise with the armed forces of the Economic Community of Central Africa States (ECCAS). 2012-01-16 President's Message Handed to Chadian Colleague [ANGOP] N'djamena - A message from the Angolan President, José Eduardo dos Santos, on Sunday here was handed to the Head of State of Chad, Idriss Déby Itno, ANGOP has learnt. 2012-01-16 Vice President Leaves for Eccas Chad Summit [ANGOP] Luanda - The vice president of Angola, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, travelled Saturday to Chad to attend the 15th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central Africa States (ECCAS) on behalf of the head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos. 2012-01-16 Vice President in Chad for Eccas Summit [ANGOP] Ndjamena - The Angolan vice president, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, arrived Saturday in Ndjamena (Tchad), to attend the 15th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central Africa States (ECCAS). 2012-01-13 Court Stops Habre Extradition to Belgium [Nation] Dakar - Senegal's president Abdoulaye Wade has been let off the hook after the court ruling that Chadian dictator should not be extradited to Belgium. 2012-01-13 Stop Stalling Habre Extradition, Rights Group Urges [HRW] The Senegalese governmentshouldstop delaying the extradition of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré to Belgium, a coalition of human rights organizations said today. 2012-01-11 Country 'To Lose U.S. Aid Unless It Extradites Habre' [RNW Africa] Senegal risks losing up to $50 million in US aid if it fails to bring former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre to justice, a regional rights group warned Wednesday. 2012-01-11 Armed Chad Group Threatens North [IRIN] Bangui - Among the most pressing security threats in the Central African Republic (CAR) is a Chadian armed group active in the north of the country, which allegedly continues to recruit and acquire weapons, despite having undertaken to return to Chad. 2012-01-12 U.S. May Starve Senegal of Development Aid [The Moment] Senegal risks losing up to $50 million in U.S. aid if it fails to bring former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre to justice, a regional rights group warned yesterday.

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