Latest State of Emergency News & Updates

N’Djamena, May 8 (IANS) Chad has declared a 20-day state of emergency in the Lake province following terrorist attacks by Boko Haram militants on soldiers.According to a statement released late Thursday by the country’s army, the emergency measure will run from midnight on May 7 to midnight on May 27.The statement urged officials and security forces to take “all necessary measures” to ensure the safety of people and their property during the period, Xinhua news agency reported.”Violations of mea…