Chad: Killings by Security Forces in East
Ensure Independent Investigation, Hold Those Responsible Accountable

In May 2016, a special court in Senegal convicted Hissène Habré, the former president of Chad, for serious international crimes and sentenced him to life in prison. Habré was convicted of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and torture, including rape and sexual slavery. The verdict was the result of a 25-year campaign by Habré’s victims and their supporters. As of January 2021, the victims of the former Chadian dictator have yet to receive any reparations following the historic 2016 atrocity conviction in Senegal.
Ensure Independent Investigation, Hold Those Responsible Accountable
Open Civic Space, Ensure Accountability for Excessive Force
End Ill-treatment, Beatings; Respect Right of Assembly; Investigate Abuses
Six Years After Hissène Habré’s Conviction, African Union and Chad Fail Victims
Authorities Should Drop Politically Motivated Charges
Year After Takeover, Impunity, Unclear Election Timeline Are Major Concerns
Open Civic Space, Ensure Accountability for Excessive Force
Habré was Convicted in Historic Trial in Senegal
5 Years on, No Action on Court Orders in Hissène Habré Case
Five Years After Chadian Dictator’s Guilty Verdict, Victims Still Await Justice