Déby benefited from the support of another southern politician, Saleh Kebzabo, who finished third in the first round. The election was marred by widespread and credible reports of electoral fraud and government intimidation of opposition forces, confirmed by international observers. Voter turnout was 68% in the first round and 78% in the second.
Déby benefited from the backing of another southern politician, Saleh Kebzabo, who came in third place in the first round. The election was marred by widespread and credible accounts of electoral irregularities and government harassment of opposition groups, confirmed by international observers. Voter participation was 68% in the first round and 78% in the second.