Former Guantanamo detainee, raised in Saudi Arabia, struggles to build new life in Chad

Ex-Gitmo detainee struggles to build life in Chad

Doctors group finds rape common against Darfur women, urges international warrants

NEW YORK — A survey of dozens of women who fled violence in Darfur found that a third of them reported or showed signs of rape, and revealed a widespread fear of sexual violence in their refugee camp in Chad, a human rights group reported Sunday.

Chad leader says his country lacks confidence in AU, will reevaluate relations with Sudan

N’DJAMENA, Chad — President Idriss Deby said on Saturday Chad lacks confidence in the African Union’s ability to resolve the crisis with Sudan, the first time an African leader is questioning the body’s authority in its six-year history.

UN condemns renewed fighting in eastern Chad and urges peace talks with Sudan

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Friday condemned “renewed military excursions” by outside rebel fighters operating in eastern Chad, following the signing of a deal over the weekend to normalize relations between Chad and Sudan.

Official: Chadian soldiers kill 125 rebels in battle; rebels deny claim

N’DJAMENA, Chad — The Chadian government said the army defeated a rebel column that was heading to the capital and was pursuing other fighters, but rebels denied this Friday.