source: Alwihda (Chad); Xinhua; RFI; AFP; Toumai Web Medias; Tchadhanana; Tchadinfos
actor1: Rioters (Chad)
actor2: Police Forces of Chad (1990-2021)
location: Abeche
notes: On October 7, detainees at the jail in Abeche staged a violent demonstration and prison break, reportedly in reaction to poor jail conditions and overcrowding, there were reports that prisoners had seized arms from guards and exchanged gunfire, the army and police qwelled the uprising by firing tear gas and live fire, at least two prisoners were shot dead and more than dozen wounded, an army officer was also severely wounded amidst the clashes.