[3] Chad's opposition led a large-scale nationwide shutdown on 24 February 2016 to protest Déby's continuing 26-year tenure.

The nationwide strike brought many of Chad's towns and the capital N'Djamena to a halt with markets, schools, transport, district centers and various operations shut down.

Furthermore, many foreign TV operators could not cover the post election scene as their filming licenses were not renewed.

[10] The African Union, of which Déby is the current chairperson, declared that the election was carried out "without fraud" despite various discrepancies in the electoral process.

[12] Runner-up Saleh Kebzabo refused to accept the outcome of the vote, stating that it was an "electoral stick-up."