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Wed 07 Jul 2008Chad forces kill over 60 Islamists
Chad's security forces have killed more than 60 followers of a Muslim spiritual leader who had threatened to launch a holy war in the African country in defence of the Islamic faith, the government said.
Government soldiers fought with the disciples of the "marabout" or holy man, Ahmat Ismael Bichara, who were armed with swords, spears and bows, after surrounding his base on Sunday at Kouno, 300 km (185 miles) southeast of N'Djamena.
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