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Chad:
The Habré Affair - Why Chad Cannot File a Case
Fahamu, 17 April 2014
Chad accuses Hissène Habré of having looted the Chadian treasury upon fleeing the country, and with reason. But it is obvious that a legal entity, such as a company… Read more »
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Chad:
The Habré Trial - 23 Years On, Justice Comes to Chad
ThinkAfricaPress, 12 December 2013
After years of perseverance from victims of Habré's violent rule, the case against the former dictator is finally gathering steam. Read more »
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Rwanda:
Towards a Trial of Hissene Habre
Hirondelle, 7 December 2013
This year has seen important steps towards a trial of former Chadian president Hissène Habré, who is accused of mass atrocities under his rule. Such steps include the… Read more »
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Chad:
Weekly Summary - Habre Investigations in Chad, Call for Countries to Host ICTR Acquitted
Hirondelle, 7 December 2013
Investigating magistrates from the special tribunal charged with bringing Hissène Habré to justice this week embarked on a second mission to Chad. Meanwhile the… Read more »
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Chad:
Rights Group Blames Habré's Govt for Systematic Atrocities
HRW, 3 December 2013
The Chadian government of Hissène Habré was responsible for widespread political killings, systematic torture, thousands of arbitrary arrests, and the targeting of… Read more »
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Chad:
Move to Televize Habré Trial
Hirondelle, 14 November 2013
Senegal and Chad want the war crimes trial of Chadian ex-president Hissène Habré covered by radio and television, Senegalese Justice Minister Sidiki Kaba said on… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Regional Court Rejects Habre Move
Hirondelle, 6 November 2013
The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday rejected a move by former Chadian president Hissène Habré to have criminal… Read more »
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Africa:
Weekly Summary - U.S. Gives $1 Million for Habre Trial, ICC Unseals New Arrest Warrants
Hirondelle, 4 October 2013
Washington announced the donation of a million dollars for the trial of former Chadian president Hissène Habré. Meanwhile the International Criminal Court (ICC)… Read more »