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Chad declares state of emergency in Boko Haram-hit region


    N'DJAMENA (Reuters) - Chad has declared a state of emergency in the Lake Chad region after a series of attacks there by militant Islamist group Boko Haram, the government said on Monday.

    Communications Minister Hassan Sylla Bakari said the order, effective immediately, would grant authorities new powers to search and monitor residents in the region.

    (Reporting by Madjiasra Nako; Writing by Emma Farge; Editing b y Richard Balmforth)