In Chad’s capital, N’djamena, heavy gunfire near the Presidential Palace on Wednesday evening left 19 people dead, including 18 gunmen, in what the government has described as an attempt to destabilize the country.

Videos circulating on social media reveal bodies dressed in civilian clothing scattered on the ground, highlighting the intensity of the violence.

The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in Chad, with the government vowing to take swift measures to maintain stability.