• Senegal: Proceedings Against Hissène Habré Draw Near
    Dec 19, 2012
    Press release
    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.
  • Senegal: New Court to Try Chad Ex-Dictator in Senegal
    Aug 22, 2012
    Press release
    The agreement signed between Senegal and the African Union (AU) on August 22, 2012, to establish a special court to try the former dictator of Chad, Hissène Habré, is an important step in the long campaign to bring him to justice, a coalition of human rights groups said today.  
  • Senegal: Agreement on Habré Court
    Jul 24, 2012
    Press release
    Senegal’s agreement on July 24, 2012, to establish a special court to try the former dictator of Chad, Hissène Habré, if swiftly implemented, could mark a turning point in the long campaign to bring him to justice, a coalition of human rights groups said today.  
  • World Court: Important Victory for Habré Victims
    Jul 20, 2012
    Press release
    The ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on July 20, 2012, that Senegal must prosecute “without further delay” or extradite Chad’s former dictator Hissène Habré is a great victory for his victims, a coalition of human rights groups said today. The ruling reinforces the obligation on all countries to bring to account people in their jurisdiction who are allegedly responsible for torture.
  • African Union: Support International Justice
    Jul 10, 2012
    Press release
  • Senegal: US Urges Action on Chadian Ex-Dictator’s Trial
    Jun 21, 2012
    Press release
    A new report from US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton noting Senegal’s continued failure to bring former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré to justice, vindicates demands that Senegal should swiftly extradite Habré to Belgium to face trial
  • Senegal: Human Rights Priorities
    Apr 3, 2012
    Press release
    The new government in Senegal of President Macky Sall should promptly address longstanding human rights concerns. Sall was inaugurated on April 2, 2012, after defeating the incumbent president, Abdoulaye Wade, in the March 25 presidential runoff vote.
  • Belgium/Senegal: World Court Should Order Habré Extradition
    Mar 8, 2012
    Press release
    The International Court of Justice (ICJ) should order Senegal to extradite the former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré to Belgium.
  • Belgium/Senegal: World Court to Hear Habré Trial Dispute
    Feb 16, 2012
    Press release
    The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has set arguments to begin on March 12, 2012, in a case between Belgium and Senegal over the fate of the former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré. The case could result in a binding legal order compelling Senegal to extradite Habré to Belgium if it does not prosecute him.
  • Senegal: Stop stalling with Habré extradition
    Jan 12, 2012
    Press release
    The Senegalese government should stop delaying the extradition of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré to Belgium.