Abéché
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Abéché is the 4th largest city in Chad, the capital of Ouaddaï Region. It has a population of 54,628 (as of 1993).
The city was the capital of the Ouaddai Kingdom until France took power. At that time, it was the largest city in Chad with 28,000 people, however major epidemics reduced the population to 6000 in 1919. Today, the city is known for its markets, two mosques, church, square (the Place de l'Indépendance) and for its sultan's palace. Abéché also has a school, post office and hospital. There is also a small airport (IATA: AEH, ICAO: FTTC), just outside the city, with flights to N'Djaména.
On 25 November 2006, the city was taken by the Union of Forces for Democracy, a rebel group that seeks to depose president Idriss Deby. Extensive looting took place during the night. On the same day, nearby Biltine was captured by the Rally of Democratic Forces, another rebel group. A day later, both cities were retaken by the Chadian army[1].
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