Chad’s former Prime Minister and opposition leader, Succès Masra, has been referred to the criminal court by the indictment chamber in N’Djamena, following a decision made on July 30.
The move has drawn criticism from his legal team, with lawyer Saïd Larifou denouncing the case as politically driven and lacking substantial legal grounds or credible evidence.
Masra, who has returned to opposition politics after a stint as transitional Prime Minister, is accused of serious charges including incitement to hatred, revolt, complicity in armed gang formation, murder, arson, and desecration of graves, reportedly linked to the May 14 violence in Mandakao, Logone Occidental.
The legal proceedings come amid rising political tensions in Chad, where the government and opposition have been at odds over democratic reforms.
Masra’s lawyer has called on national courts to uphold the rights of the defense and urged the international community, especially Chad’s partners and rights organizations, to monitor the situation closely.
Many observers fear the latest judicial action may further deepen the political divide in the country.
