Dillo death may increase government fragility in Chad

Significance The building was heavily damaged and its leader, Yaya Dillo Djerou, was killed. Dillo was a former rebel commander and relative of President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, as well as the country’s most prominent opposition leader not yet co-opted by the government. Impacts Chad’s Western partners will likely refrain from overly critical statements about Deby’s governance. Northern rebels may escalate guerrilla activities. Increased Chadian armed group activity in Darfur could provoke Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on Zaghawa there.