The government of Chad has requested German Ambassador Gordon Kricke to leave the country within 48 hours, without providing a specific reason for the expulsion. The Chadian Ministry of Information stated on Twitter, "This decision by the government is driven by a lack of courtesy and respect for diplomatic traditions." Chadian media reported that the reasons relate to Ambassador Kricke's interference in the country's internal affairs. The government's decision comes despite the good bilateral relations between Chad and Germany.