Idriss Deby

ModernGeneralChad1952 — ?

President of Chad killed on the front lines.

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Quick Facts

Born

1952

Country

Chad

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)68

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score58.9

Idriss Deby — Complete Timeline

1990 AD

Seized Power in CoupPolitical Action

Idriss Deby, a former military commander, led a rebellion that overthrew President Hiss

Coup d'étatChadRebellion

Impact: national

1996 AD

Won First Multi-Party ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

Deby won the 1996 presidential election, the first multi-party election in Chad's history. The election was criticized for irregularities but was seen as a step towards democratic transition.

ElectionDemocracyChad

Impact: national

2003 AD

Chad-Cameroon Pipeline CompletionOther◆ Major

The Chad-Cameroon Petroleum Development and Pipeline Project became operational, allowing Chad to export oil. The project brought significant revenue but also raised concerns about corruption and environmental impact.

Oil PipelineEconomyChad

Impact: national

2013 AD

Military Intervention in Northern MaliWar◆ Major

Chadian troops under Deby's command played a key role in the French-led intervention in Mali, fighting against Islamist insurgents. The intervention helped push back militants but resulted in Chadian casualties.

Military InterventionMaliCounterterrorism

Impact: regional

2021 AD

Killed on the Front LinesWar

President Idriss Deby was killed while visiting troops fighting rebels from the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) in northern Chad. His death on the battlefield was confirmed by the military.

DeathChadConflict

Impact: nationaltragic