July 12, 2005

Chad: The Victims of Hissène Habré Still Awaiting Justice

Summary
Principal Recommendations to the Chadian Government
Historical Background
The War against Libya and Internal Conflicts in Chad
The Regime of Hissène Habré
The Documentation and Security Directorate (DDS)
The Crimes of Hissène Habré's Regime
The Fall of Hissène Habré and the Truth Commission's Report
The Chadian Association of Victims of Political Repression and Crime
Victim Rehabilitation
The Prosecution of Hissène Habré
The Victims of Hissène Habré Still Awaiting Justice in Chad
Hissène Habré's Accomplices Still in Positions of Power
The Victims and their Supporters Threatened
The Cases against Hissène Habré's Accomplices at a Standstill
The Chadian Government's Failure to Make Material Reparations to the Victims
The Truth Commission's Recommendations Concerning Moral Reparations Ignored
Methodology and Acknowledgements
Annex I: List of Former DDS Directors and Agents Now in Leadership or Security Positions in Chad
Annex II: Glossary of Acronyms