Speaking at a regional summit, Mr. Deby said it was no longer the time for talk but for action.

代比在地区峰会上发表讲话，他说时间紧迫，不能空谈只得行动。

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Mr Deby's government blames Sudan for inspiring the uprising - an accusation Sudan denies.

BBC: NEWS | Africa | Chad confronts rebels in capital

Deby did not rule out the possibility of his country's troops returning under a U.N. mandate.

NPR: Chad's Leader: Troops To Leave Mali Guerrilla War

The standoff ended in 1990, when Mr Habre was toppled by the Libyan-backed Idriss Deby.

BBC: Chad profile