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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This report was written by Leslie Lefkow with substantial input from Jemera Rone, both researchers in the Africa Division of Human Rights Watch. The report is based on research conducted by Leslie Lefkow in Chad and additional research by Jemera Rone. It was edited by Jemera Rone, and Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Director of the Africa Division. It was also reviewed by Wilder Tayler, legal and policy director, and Iain Levine, program director. Production and coordination assistance was provided by Colin Relihan, associate in the Africa Division.

We would like to thank the many individuals who agreed to share their experiences with Human Rights Watch.


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We investigate and expose human rights violations and hold abusers accountable.

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The staff includes Kenneth Roth, executive director; Carroll Bogert, associate director; Michele Alexander, development director; Rory Mungoven, advocacy director; Barbara Guglielmo, finance director; Lotte Leicht, Brussels office director; Steve Crawshaw, London office director; Maria Pignataro Nielsen, human resources director; Iain Levine, program director; Wilder Tayler, legal and policy director; and Joanna Weschler, United Nations representative.

Its Africa division was established in 1988 to monitor and promote the observance of internationally recognized human rights in sub-Saharan Africa. Peter Takirambudde is the executive director and Georgette Gagnon is the deputy director. Vincent Mai is the chair of the advisory committee.

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