France evacuates 500 people from Chad
France has evacuated at least 500 people from Chad, its Foreign Ministry said on Sunday, as gighting raged in the African state's capital between government and rebel troops.
A ministry statement said 514 people had been flown from the Chad capital N'Djamena to Libreville in Gabon. There were 217 French citizens and 297 other foreigners, it said.
The statement also said around 400 more foreigners now in N'Djamena might be flown out later. France is due to fly passengers from Libreville to Paris later on Sunday.
A ministry statement said 514 people had been flown from the Chad capital N'Djamena to Libreville in Gabon. There were 217 French citizens and 297 other foreigners, it said.
The statement also said around 400 more foreigners now in N'Djamena might be flown out later. France is due to fly passengers from Libreville to Paris later on Sunday.
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