内容摘要：James was another victim of a crisis that has been raging across Scotland for almost a decade, claiming 1,172 lives in 2023.

James was another victim of a crisis that has been raging across Scotland for almost a decade, claiming 1,172 lives in 2023.

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: Eliza Cox, Christian Forbes, John Lovelady, Alison Lynch, Terry MilesChad has given no official reason for the arrest of Shugalei and his two associates.

Multiple theories abound – some more plausible than others.Russian state-controlled news channel RT reported that the arrests were instigated by France, but this is most likely a fiction designed to save face, Ms Ochieng tells the BBC.

Since at least May, Russia has been pushing the narrative that the West's traditional influence in Chad is waning.But, although Chad has recently signed deals with Russia on infrastructure and security, it still hosts French troops, and retains good relations with the former colonial power, unlike several of its Francophone neighbours which have tilted towards Russia.