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• Duty to serve in the military
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Article 51
The defense of the country and of the integrity of the national territory is a duty for
every Chadian.
Military service is obligatory.
The conditions for accomplishing this duty are determined by the law.
• Protection of environment
Article 52
Every citizen has the duty to respect and to protect the environment.
Article 53
Every citizen participates as a function of their income and of their wealth in the
public expenses.
Article 54
One may neither invoke religious beliefs, or philosophical opinions to avoid an
obligation dictated by the national interest.
Article 55
The State has the duty to protect the legitimate interests of the Chadian nationals
abroad.
Article 56
The State guarantees the political neutrality of the administration and of the Armed
Forces and [Forces] of Security.
• Ownership of natural resources
Article 57
The State exercises its entire and permanent sovereignty over all the national
natural riches and resources for the well-being of all of the national community.
However, it may concede the exploration and the exploitation of these natural
resources to private initiative.
• Right to establish a business
Article 58
The State guarantees the freedom of enterprise.
Title III: Of the Executive Power
Article 59
The executive power is exercised by the President of the Republic and the
Government
Chad 1996 (rev. 2005)
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