A referendum in 2005 had led to changes to the constitution that made it possible for President Idriss Déby to run for a third term; having come to power in December 1990, he had previously won elections in 1996 and 2001.
A 2005 vote resulted in changes to the constitution that allowed President Idriss Déby to run for a third term; having taken office in December 1990, he had previously been elected in 1996 and 2001.