In March 2006, Chad experienced an attempted coup d'état that was orchestrated by the United Front for Democratic Change (FUC), a coalition of rebels primarily based in the eastern part of the country. This attempt was part of a larger context of political unrest and conflict in Chad, largely fueled by internal divisions and regional tensions. On that day, the rebels infiltrated the capital city of N'Djamena and attempted to take control of key government installations, including the presidential palace. President Idriss Déby's government, which had been in power since 1996, faced serious challenges from various armed groups, escalating both militarily and politically.The coup attempt was met with immediate and forceful resistance from Chad's military, which quickly mobilized to counter the insurgents. Utilizing modern weaponry and support from allied forces, the government forces were able to thwart the attack within a short period. Following the failed coup, there were significant repercussions for the FUC and its allies, as the government of Déby aggressively pursued a crackdown on dissent. This event not only reinforced Déby's power but also deepened the cycle of conflict in Chad, as well as spotlighting the broader dynamics of armed insurgency in the region, which included implications for neighboring Sudan and the ongoing Darfur crisis.Subsequently, tensions continued to simmer, and further confrontations occurred in the years that followed, as the Chadian government struggled to maintain stability. The attempt also revealed the complexity of Chad's political environment and the interlinked struggles involving various ethnic, regional, and political factions. The international community, including France, which had historical ties to Chad, remained observant as the government oscillated between reform and repression, navigating both domestic and external pressures.