Tag Archives: Hissène Habré

African Court Not Ready for International Crimes

December 10, 2012 by benim

By Stephen Lamony African states must take lead in prosecution of grave crimes rather than diluting the mandate of an over-stretched regional court. The three year old impasse between the African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) is … read more »

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Senegal, AU Seal Deal on Ex-Chad Dictator Trial

August 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Senegal and the African Union say they’ve finalized a deal on how to try a former Chadian dictator who is accused of ordering thousands of political opponents to be tortured or killed. The move comes about a month after preliminary … read more »

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Senegal’s Wade suggests early presidential election

July 15, 2011 by benim

Senegal’s President Abdoulaye Wade on Thursday proposed moving up a presidential election set for February 26, 2012, in a speech to the nation as his regime faces mounting criticism. If “the opposition is in a hurry and sure” it will … read more »

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Chadian victims of Habre repression tell their stories

July 13, 2011 by benim

Arrests, disappearances, torture and murder: past atrocities have brought together some of the victims of the repressive 1982-1990 rule in Chad of Hissene Habre, who is accused of crimes against humanity. Fatima Mando was arrested at her job in Ndjamena … read more »

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Senegal suspends Hissene Habre’s repatriation to Chad

July 10, 2011 by benim

Senegal has suspended its planned repatriation of Chad’s former President Hissene Habre, who has been sentenced to death in his home country, Senegal’s foreign minister has said. The move followed an appeal by UN human rights chief Navi Pillay. Ms … read more »

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