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Rebel movements form alliance

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    Thirteen armed political movements on Tuesday announced the
    formation of a new alliance against Chadian President Idriss Deby, Radio France Internationale reported on Wednesday.

    The new group, formed in Paris, is called the Coordination des Mouvements Armes et Politiques de l'Opposition (CMAP). Its leaders include ex-president Goukouni Oueddei and a former minister, Antoine Bangi.

    However, no representatives of the most active rebel group, Mouvement pour la Justice et la Democratie au Tchad (MJDT), led by ex-minister Youssouf Togoimi. were present, RFI reported.

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