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Chad State of Anarchy Rebellion and Abuses against Civilians
HRW Index No.: A1914 September 14, 2007 Also available in 
Download PDF, 1700 KB, 110 pgs Purchase online Download E-Book Early to War Child Soldiers in the Chad Conflict
HRW Index No.: A1909 July 16, 2007 Also available in
Download PDF, 3400 KB, 48 pgs Purchase online Download E-Book "They Came Here to Kill Us" Militia Attacks and Ethnic Targeting of Civilians in Eastern Chad This 70-page report documents a drastic deterioration in the human rights situation in eastern Chad, where more than 300 civilians were killed and at least 17,000 people displaced in militia violence in November 2006 alone. In most instances, civilians were targeted on the basis of ethnic identity. The Chadian government, preoccupied with quashing rebel insurgents, has not only failed to protect civilians, but is contributing to the cycle of violence by supporting certain abusive armed groups. HRW Index No.: A1901 January 9, 2007 Also available in
Download PDF, 442 KB, 72 pgs Purchase online Download E-Book Chad: The Victims of Hissène Habré Still Awaiting Justice Nearly fifteen years after the fall of Chad’s brutal Cold War dictator, Hissène Habré, dozens of his henchmen still hold key positions of power, including top state security jobs. Meanwhile, the thousands of victims of torture and killings under Habré’s rule have never received compensation or recognition from Chad’s current government. HRW Index No.: A1710 July 12, 2005 Also available in
Download PDF, 225 KB, 43 pgs Purchase online Chad: Child Soldier Global Report 2001 From the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers There are indications of under-18s in government armed forces as Chad has no effective restriction on the military recruitment of volunteers who obtain the consent of a guardian. Both government and various opposition forces have recruited children for use in ongoing internal armed conflict. Demobilisation and reintegration procedures initiated in 1992 and 1996 were reportedly effective in reducing the scale of the problem. However, the government has not improved its legislative requirements regarding minimum age for recruitment, and in November 2000 was accused of forcibly recruiting children of the Zagava ethnic group, usually under 13 years old, for detecting landmines. The government has denied the charges. June 12, 2001 Chad: Government Human Rights Commissions in Africa After an impressive start in 1995, the Commission Nationale des Droits de l'Homme [National Human Rights Commission] (CNDH) capitulated to government pressure and has since done little. The CNDH has in theory substantial autonomy, a diverse membership, freedom to determine the subjects of investigation, and an obligation to publish its results. Yet, it avoids public commentary, does not maintain regular hours, and has few resources. January 1, 2001 Chad: Landmine Monitor Report 2000 Key developments since March 1999: The Mine Ban Treaty entered into force for Chad on 1 November 1999. A Level One Impact Survey is currently underway and mine clearance is due to begin this year. At least 127 mine and UXO-related casualties are reported to have occurred from September 1998 to October 1999. Chad has not submitted its Article 7 report which was due by 29 April 2000. August 1, 2000
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