The Gravedigger and the President

Author:
IRINFILMS
Publisher:
IRINFILMS
Publication Date:
22 July 2015
Tags:
Chad, Human Rights

Almost a quarter of a century after thousands of Chadians were allegedly imprisoned, killed and tortured during the rule of former president Hissène Habré, there is finally a chance for belated justice. Clement Abaifouta was only 23 when he was jailed and made to bury dead prisoners on an almost daily basis. Now 55, he has waited a long time to ask Habré: why? By Ricci Shryock and Aida Grovestins

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