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Chad votes Yes to new constitution backed by Junta

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Women queue to cast their votes during the constitutional referendum at a polling station in N'Djamena, Dec. 17, 2023. [VOA]

Chadians have voted in favor of a new constitution that critics say could help cement the power of junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby.

The referendum held earlier this month was approved by 86% of voters, the government commission that organized it said on Sunday. Voter turnout was about 64%, it said.

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