Twice postponed, talks between Chadian authorities and Chadian rebel groups are due to begin this Sunday in Doha, Qatar. This pre-dialogue is a key step in the Chadian transition: everyone must agree to record the participation of political and military leaders in the national dialogue which will be held on May 10 in N’Djamena in Chad. The expectations of the Ndjamenois are therefore high.
With our correspondent in Ndjamena, Aurélie Bazzara-Kibangula
In the city center, this taxi driver does not take his ear off his radio set to get the latest information on this pre-dialogue in Doha. He explains that for him the most important thing is the signing of a ceasefire agreement: “ I want them to lay down their arms! From the 1960s until today, we only talk about war and war. Weapons are not a solution. »
A depot of arms is also what Urbain, a student, hopes for. But according to him, the authorities must also guarantee more security to the rebels: “ It is not all the politico-military who are admitted here. Some are still waiting. So those who are not granted amnesty, the state must try to decide on their situation. And those who are, we have to try to think about how we are going to reintegrate them into working life. »
Fears because of the departure of Goukouni Weddeye
A little further, Abakar sells dried dates. He laments the dismissal of Goukouni Weddeyewho played the role of mediator in the process: With the resignation of former President Goukouni Weddeye, we believe that the dialogue will not work, because our authorities are trying to stay in power. »
In Ndjamena, many deplore the lack of transparency surrounding this pre-dialogue, pointing to the vagueness that reigns around the list of guests and the roadmap of the discussions.
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