Talks aimed at paving the way for stability in Chad, after decades of conflict, begin on Saturday.
It comes a week after rebel groups and the military-led government signed an agreement in Doha.
But one major armed group won't be taking part.
Al Jazeera's Hiba Morgan reports from N'Djamena Chad.
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