Embassy of the United States, N'Djamena

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Embassy of the United States, N'Djamena
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LocationN'Djamena, Chad
AddressRond-Point Chagoua B.P. 413 N’Djamena, Chad
Coordinates12°6′7″N 15°2′53″E / 12.10194°N 15.04806°E / 12.10194; 15.04806
Websitehttps://td.usembassy.gov

The Embassy of the United States in N'Djamena is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Chad.

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On August 11, 1960. The United States recognized the Republic of Chad when it gained its independence from French Equatorial Africa.[1] Diplomatic relations were also established that day, with Alan W. Lukens, the American Consul at Brazzaville, presenting his credentials as Chargé d'Affaires.[1]

The U.S. embassy was established in Fort Lamy, now known as N'Djamena, on February 1, 1961, with Frederic L. Chapin serving as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.[1] Due to heavy fighting in the city, the embassy was closed on March 24, 1980, and American diplomatic personnel were evacuated.[1] It was later reopened on January 15, 1982, with John Blane as the Principal Officer and Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.[1] In April 2021, the embassy reduced its staff due to rebel forces approaching the capital.[2] The newly elected Chadian president Idriss Déby died that month during the fighting.[3]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Chad". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "U.S. embassy to withdraw staff as Chad rebels advance". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  3. ^ Guenfoud, Ibtissem; Winsor, Morgan (April 20, 2021). "Chad president dies in battle with rebel group, nation's army says". abcnews.go.com. ABC News. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
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