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a scattered Transformers march

A march, known as a "parade march", was violently spread on Saturday 12 December by the police in Ndjamena. The opposition party had called on its activists to whistle morning and evening as they walked in pairs on the capital's streets to explain the vision of their formation. as reported from Ndjamena, Madjiasra NakoEarly…

The Human Rights Commission visited ANS secret prisons

The National Human Rights Commission was able to visit secret prisons in Chad, the existence of which was condemned a few weeks ago by a human rights organization. as reported from N'Djamena, Madjiasra NakoThe mission of the National Human Rights Commission indicates that he has visited two prisons of the National Security…

In Chad, Parliament adopted the draft new structure

It's a challenge whose precept was adopted a month in the past at a discussion board convened by the federal government however which was boycotted by a part of the opposition and civil society. Any longer, Chad, which not has a put up as Prime Minister, could have a Vice-President and a two-chamber parliamentary system. as…

Chad: “We can’t even discuss democracy”

December 1 marks the thirtieth anniversary of former Chad President Hissène Habré. Chadian lawyer Jacqueline Moudéina defended the victims of the previous president and appears again on Chad's course throughout Idriss Déby Itno's thirty years. An anniversary marked by political tensions. In latest weeks, the opponents' properties and the headquarters of their events have been surrounded by police who concern organizing demonstrations. For her, the scenario for democracy and human rights is in sharp decline. .

the victims of the atrocities of the Hissène Habré regime remember

Thirty years ago, on Saturday, December 1, 1990, Idriss Déby seized power in Chad after his predecessor, Hissène Habré, was expelled from the patriotic salvation movement. We then discovered the atrocities of the Habré regime, which lasted for almost eight years: about 40,000 dead, according to a commission of inquiry led by the new authorities. At that time, many prisoners also regained their freedom.…

On December 1, 1990, Idriss Déby seized energy in Chad

On December 1, 1990, Idriss Déby ascended to the best workplace after a coup that overthrew Hissène Habré. It has now been 30 years since Idriss Déby, promoted to the rank of marshal final summer season, on the helm of Chad. Regardless of political protests, his regime seems to be firmly established. Its document on the institutional stage is the topic of debate.…

tensions over holding a “citizens’ forum” banned by the government

Chadian police raided the premises of the private radio station FM Liberté on Friday, November 27 in N'Djaména. According to the police, 70 people were arrested. They were released, for the majority, Friday night, but three civil society activists were brought before the prosecutor, still according to police. This intervention was strongly condemned by several organizations outraged by the tense…

jihadists attack a pirogue for the first time

In Chad, an explosion left several dead and wounded in the army ranks during the night Tuesday to Wednesday when soldiers sailed on Lake Chad. An explosion attributed by the authorities to the Islamists from Boko Haram. as reported from Ndjamena, Madjiasra NakoThe motorized canoe carrying the soldiers was circulating among the…

for the government, accusations of secret prisons are “false”

I question this statement, certainly that these are stops controlled by the special services, but which often received prisoners who face a significant threat, therefore they have often visited the International Committee of the Red Cross which would have already reported, so this is not secret prisons. Chérif Mahamat Zene, Chadian Minister of Communications Francois Mazet .