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    Senegal: Hissène Habré Court Opens
    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.
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  • Senegal: Hissène Habré in Police Custody
    Jun 30, 2013
    The placing of Hissène Habré, Chad’s former dictator, into police custody in Senegal on June 30 is a milestone in thelong campaign to bring him to justice.
  • Where Obama Isn’t Going
    Jun 30, 2013
    President Barack Obama’s second presidential visit to Africa kicks off in Senegal, with stops in South Africa and Tanzania. This is a good regional mix highlighting the development and governance successes that are likely to be main themes of his trip. Senegal’s peaceful political transition is additional incentive.
  • Senegal: Obama Backs Hissène Habré Court
    Jun 27, 2013
    President Barack Obama’s endorsement of Senegal’sefforts to bring to book the former Chadiandictator Hissène Habré is a recognition of the case’s importance for African justice.
  • Justice delayed for Chad
    Jun 25, 2013

    When President Obama visits Senegal this week, he will have the opportunity to show his support for a bold initiative to bring to justice the dictator responsible for torturing me and thousands of my countrymen.

  • Africa: Obama Visit Should Stress Media Freedoms
    Jun 25, 2013

    United States president Barack Obama should use his visit to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania, beginning June 26, 2013, to support besieged media outlets and independent groups across the African continent.

  • Senegal: Chadian Blogger Expelled
    May 10, 2013
    The Senegalese government’s expulsion of the Chadian blogger and journalist Makaila Nguebla is a blow to freedom of expression.
  • Senegal: Hissène Habré Court Opens
    Feb 8, 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.
  • Senegal: Bringing a Dictator to Justice
    Dec 28, 2012
  • Senegal: Proceedings Against Hissène Habré Draw Near
    Dec 19, 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 criminal proceedings against the former president of Chad, Hissène Habré.

  • Q&A: The Case of Hissène Habré before the Extraordinary African Chambers in Senegal
    Sep 11, 2012

     

    On February 8, 2013, the Extraordinary African Chambersin the courts of Senegal will be inaugurated to prosecute the person or persons most responsible for international crimes committed in Chad between 1982 and 1990. It is expected that only the former dictator of Chadduring those years, Hissène Habré, who is accused of thousands of political killings and systematic torture, will be prosecuted. 

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