Military leader Mahamat Idriss Deby secured more than 61 percent of the vote in Chad's presidential election, avoiding a runoff with Prime Minister Succes Masra.
Deby's victory allows him to hold onto the presidency following his father's death and interim presidency, although Masra contests the results, alleging election rigging.
Critics accuse both late President Idriss Deby and his son, current President Deby, of stifling opposition and maintaining power, raising concerns about electoral fairness.
The election was mired by violence and concerns of rigging, with opposition figures like Yaya Dillo being killed in the lead-up to the contentious vote.
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