Chad Imposes Curfew as Rebel Forces Regroup

N'DJAMENA, Chad — Chad's regime imposed a curfew yesterday, as rebel forces who stormed the capital last week warned they were regrouping in the east.

The curfew was needed to "uncover" any "enemies who are still hidden," said President Deby's government, which claims to be back in full control. It will apply to the capital, N'Djamena, and six other areas of the country.

Although it has been impossible to confirm a death toll, at least 160 people are thought to have been killed in four days of fighting.

Mr. Deby claims he is back in full control of Chad, but yesterday he urged the European Union to send peacekeeping forces. He also indicated he was ready to pardon a group of French aid workers who were convicted of attempted kidnapping last year. The case had strained relations between Chad and France, which has about 1,400 troops in the country.