Biltine, Chad
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The town was briefly captured on November 25, 2006, by the RADF, a rebel group, then recaptured the next day by the government, along with nearby Abéché that had been captured by a different rebel group, the UFDD.[1] On June 16, 2008, the town was the scene of a battle between rebels on government forces, with the rebels said to have won.[2]
The town is served by Biltine Airport.
Demographics
| Year | Population[3] |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 100 |
| 2009 | 11 840 |
References
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- ↑ BBC NEWS | Africa | Chad denies rebel move on capital
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