Gunmen attacked Chad's presidential complex in N'Djamena on Wednesday evening, resulting in 19 deaths, including one presidential guard. The situation is now under control, per government statements. The attack occurred shortly after a disputed election. Chad, a landlocked country in northern Africa, is under military rule and frequently faces attacks from the jihadist group Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region.
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