Senegal Charges Chad's Habre With War Crimes
Former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre who was earlier detained by authorities in Senegal has been formally charged with genocide and crimes against humanity.-
Chad: Habre 'Charged With War Crimes'
DW, 2 July 2013
Authorities in Senegal have charged former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre with genocide and crimes against humanity, his lawyer has reported. The charges are tied to atrocities… Read more »
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Chad: Hissène Habré in Police Custody
HRW, 29 June 2013
The placing of Hissène Habré, Chad’s former dictator, into police custody in Senegal on June 30 is a milestone in the long campaign to bring him to justice,… Read more »
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Chad: Senegal Detains Former Chad Dictator Habre
VOA, 30 June 2013
Authorities in Senegal have detained former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre ahead of his trial for alleged crimes against humanity. Read more »
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Senegal: Obama Backs Hissène Habré Court
HRW, 27 June 2013
President Barack Obama's endorsement of Senegal's efforts to bring to book the former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré is a recognition of the case's importance for… Read more »
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Senegal: Habré Investigations Mark Turning Point for African Justice
UNIRIN, 9 February 2013
The special court set up to try ex-Chadian President Hissène Habré officially opened its investigations on 8 February in Senegal, making it the first time a former… Read more »
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Senegal: Hissène Habré Court Opens - Extraordinary African Chambers to Try Former Chadian Dictator
HRW, 8 February 2013
The inauguration of a special court in Senegal marks a turning point in the long campaign to bring to justice the former dictator of Chad Hissène Habré, a coalition… Read more »
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Chad: Special Court On Hissene Habre Opens
allAfrica, 8 February 2013
The special court that will try former Chadian President Hissene Habré was officially inaugurated on Friday in Dakar. Read more »
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Chad: The Trial of Hissène Habré - a Turning Point for Justice in Africa?
ThinkAfricaPress, 8 February 2013
After a long wait, Chad's former dictator will be tried in a court in Senegal. If the trial is fair and effective, we could soon be talking about the "Habré precedent". Read more »
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Chad: Senegal Sets Up Court to Try Habre
Hirondelle, 20 December 2012
The Senegalese National Assembly Wednesday passed a law that will allow creation of a special African Union tribunal to try Hissène Habré. Read more »
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Chad: Senegal Legislates for Habré Trial
HRW, 19 December 2012
The adoption by the Senegalese National Assembly on December 19, 2012,of laws establishing special chambers within the existing Senegalese court structure heralds the start of… Read more »
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Chad: Hissène Habré Trial Approaches
FIDH, 5 November 2012
On 27 June 2012, Senegalese President, Macky Sall, announced in Cabinet that Hissène Habré will be tried before the end of the year. This announcement came a few… Read more »
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The court set up to try ex-Chadian President Hissène Habré has opened its investigations in Senegal, making it the first time a former African leader faces trial in another ... Read more »
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Senegal's National Assembly has adopted laws establishing special chambers to commence proceedings against former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré, accused of thousands of ... Read more »
