Chad's security minister Ahmat Mahamat Bachir says that government forces have killed over 60 disciples of a radical Muslim spiritual leader.
The operation was launched after preacher Ahmat Ismael Bichara threatened a holy war in defence of the Islamic faith in the country. The government had said on Tuesday that 12 extremists and two members of the security forces were killed in Sunday's operation at Kouno, 300 km southeast of N'Djamena. Giving an updated toll to journalists on Wednesday, Bachir said that 63 extremists and four members of the security forces had died in the operation.
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