Some Chadian opposition parties to boycott Dec. 29 legislative, provincial, and municipal polls

About 15 opposition parties in Chad will boycott the upcoming legislative, provincial, and municipal elections.

The groups have notably denounced a “corrupt” electoral register and a lack of guarantees that the elections will be free and fair.

The polls are scheduled for December 29 and hopefuls will be allowed to submit their candidacies between October 19 and 28.

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