The possible reasons behind the failed coup are judged to be mainly two by observers. The first of these, and the most evident, is linked to the decision by Déby to search a third presidential mandate, modifying the Constitution with the help of the solid majority he could count on in the National Assembly; precisely in the day of the coup the necessary constitutional amendments were being rushed through the Parliament.
Observers judge the reasons behind the failed coup to be primarily two: The first, most obvious, is Déby's decision to seek a third presidential term, modifying the Constitution with the help of the solid majority he could count on in the National Assembly; precisely on the day of the coup, constitutional amendments were being rushed through Parliament.