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    It said in a communique that the Chadian army was now engaged in “mopping up operations” and the entire column of rebel forces had been destroyed. It did not give details of casualties on either side, according to the French news agency.

    Earlier on Tuesday the authorities denied rebel claims that they were in control of the town and had killed more than 240 government soldiers in the process.

    The MJDT, led by former defence and interior minister Youssouf Togoimi, wants the government of President Idriss Deby to resign and has constantly refused government offers to negotiate, AFP reported.

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