Chad: Court Jails Former Habré Agents for Life
Seven members of Hissène Habré's security services have been given life jail terms for crimes committed during the former dictator's time in office.
Hissène Habré
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Chad:
Habré-Era Agents Convicted of Torture
HRW, 25 March 2015
The torture conviction in Chad on March 25 of 20 top security agents of the 1982-1990 Hissène Habré dictatorship is a victory for justice, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
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Nigeria:
After 25 Years, Former Chadian Dictator, Hissene Habre, to Face Trial in Senegal for Mass Killing and Torture
Premium Times, 14 February 2015
After 25 years of running from the law, former Chadian dictator, Hissène Habré, will now face trial for crime against humanity, war crime and torture, a Senegalese… Read more »
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Africa:
Pursuing Chadian Dictator Habré - 'It's Africa Judging Africa'
Fahamu, 12 February 2015
An interview with Lawyer Jacqueline Moudeina Read more »
InFocus
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The scheduled trial in Chad of 26 former state security agents of the Hissène Habré dictatorship is a significant step in the long struggle of the survivors for ... Read more »
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The Extraordinary African Chambers, the court which was set up to try former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre, is hearing testimony this week from people who say they were detained ... Read more »
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Former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre who was earlier detained by authorities in Senegal has been formally charged with genocide and crimes against humanity. Read more »