Tag Archives: Senegal

The Trial of Hissène Habré: Five Thoughts

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Mark Kersten

In descriptions of the trial of former Chadian president Hissène Habré, no word has been used more often than “finally”. After a quarter century of regular twists and turns along the way as well as a healthy dose of disappointments … Continue reading →

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The Habré Case at the International Court of Justice – Belgium versus Senegal

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Patrick Wegner

A couple of months back I wrote a post on the efforts of international and Chadian human rights advocates to prosecute the former President of Chad, Hissene Habré. Habré is accused of killing and torturing thousands during his stay in … Continue reading →

Posted in African Union (AU), Belgium, Chad, Crimes against humanity, Exile, Justice, Universal Jurisdiction | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments