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April 27, 2017

Senegal/Chad: Court Upholds Habré Conviction

(April 27, 2017) – The decision on April 27, 2017, by the Extraordinary African Chambers in Senegal to uphold the conviction of former Chadian President Hissène Habré vindicates the persistence of the victims’ struggle for justice and the fight against impunity in Africa, Human Rights Watch said today.

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April 27, 2017 News Release

Senegal/Chad: Court Upholds Habré Conviction
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