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Chad's government, opposition agree to electoral changes

the document talk about electoral changes in chad with opposition parties.

Chad sacks electoral body head amid fraud allegations, Reuters (2010)

This article reports on the decision of the election monitoring commission to expel the head of the electoral commission. The main opposition coalition strongly demanded Ngarmajiel Gami's resignation after fraud allegations: Mr Gami illegally added new people to the candidate list for the February parliamentary election to favor President Idriss Deby.

Chad opp to contest polls after nine year absence, The Daily Times (2011)

This article reports on the parliamentary elections in Chad. On Sunday, 4.8 million eligible voters cast their ballots for the first time in almost a decade. Incumbent Idriss Deby and his ruling party, the Patriotic Salvation Movement, competed with more than 100 small and underfunded opposition parties, including the main Federation Action for the Republic. The presidential election has been rescheduled for April, while the local polls will be held in June.

Chad election begins, The Independent Online (2011)

This article reports on the Election Day in Chad. On Sunday, Chadians went to the polls for the first election in nine years. This election was seen as an important test for the opposition's strength: the main opposition party the Federation Action for the Republic and other 100 small parties competed with the ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement, led by strongman Idriss Deby.

Polls in Chad seem fair - observer, The Independent Online (2011)

This article reports on the elections in Chad. According to the EU electoral observation mission, no major accident was reported on election day, and the general mood was good and peaceful. Results are expected in no lass than a week.

Chad election given thumbs-up despite delays, Reuters (2011)

This article reports on the elections in Chad. The country held its first parliamentary election in almost a decade, and the poll went ahead smoothly and peacefully. The next poll is scheduled for April, and voters will elect a new president: strongman President Idriss Deby, in power since a 1990 coup, is widely expected to win.

Chad's Parliamentary Elections: Troubling Anomalies, Think Africa Press (2011)

The article presents a critical analysis on Chad's parliamentary elections held on 13 February. The author points out several anomalies related to registered voters and spoiled ballots which may cast a doubt on the validity of the poll.