Ibrahim Abatcha

Ibrahim Abatcha (1938 – February 11, 1968) was a Chadian revolutionary and political leader who played a key role in the early stages of armed resistance against the government of Chad. Abatcha was a Marxist–Leninist activist. His political activity started during the decolonization process of Chad from France, but after the country's independence he was forced to go into exile. While in exile, he was one of the founders of the Front de Libération Nationale du Tchad (FROLINAT), an organization established in 1966 to oppose the rule of President François Tombalbaye.

Abatcha was Influenced by socialist and anti-colonial movements. He sought to unite various opposition factions in Chad to fight against perceived government corruption, ethnic discrimination, and neocolonial influence. Under his leadership, FROLINAT launched guerrilla operations against government forces, marking the beginning of a prolonged insurgency in Chad. Abatcha was killed in combat in 1968, but his ideas and movement continued to shape Chadian politics, influencing insurgent groups and conflicts in the country.