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 N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) - Chad's president declared himself in control of the country Wednesday, even while acknowledging that three-fourths of his government had disappeared since rebels attacked the capital.
For the first time since the assault began, more people were crossing bridges toward N'Djamena than away — apparently heeding a government call to return. Government forces pushed rebels out of the capital after weekend battles that left hundreds dead and sent thousands fleeing.
President Idriss Deby wore a military uniform as he received reporters in the presidential palace to make his first public comments since the coup attempt.
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