Union of Forces for Democracy

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The Union of Forces for Democracy is the largest group of Chadian rebel forces opposed to current President Idriss Deby. It was formed in October 2006.

The group consists of:

United Front for Democratic Change
Democratic Revolutionary Council
Union of Forces for Progress and Democracy

[edit] 22 October 2006

On 22 October, 2006, the newly formed Union attacked the eastern Chad town of Goz Beida. Although it was initially unclear if they succeeded or if the government was able to defend the city, it later became clear that the Union had captured the city, along with several other cities like Am Timan.