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Senegal rejects extradition request for Chad's ex-leader Habre
11/01/2012 - CHAD

Senegal rejects extradition request for Chad's ex-leader Habre

An appeal court in Senegal on Wednesday rejected a Belgian extradition request for Chad's former leader Hissene Habre. Belgium issued an international arrest warrant for Habre in 2005 for alleged atrocities committed during his 1982-1990 regime.
Underground newspapers in Syria, naked artists in China, and more...
26/11/2011 - THE OBSERVERS

Underground newspapers in Syria, naked artists in China, and more...

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
Dadaab's refugees
04/08/2011 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Dadaab's refugees

We start in Kenya, where the world's biggest refugee camp is struggling with the influx of people seeking aid. Next, Senegal may finally succeed in getting rid of an unwanted former Chadian dictator. Finally, we discover the influences behind Ivorian singer Gotta Lago's trademark sound.
Hissene Habre's elusive trial: an African 'legal soap opera'
11/07/2011 - JUSTICE

Hissene Habre's elusive trial: an African 'legal soap opera'

For two decades, victims of former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre’s repression have attempted to bring him to justice. But the latest twist in the long-standing case has once again highlighted Africa’s failure to try its former leaders.
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Senegal calls off extradition of Hissene Habre to Chad
11/07/2011 - SENEGAL

Senegal calls off extradition of Hissene Habre to Chad

Bowing to international pressure, Senegal decided on Sunday not to extradite Chad's former president, Hissene Habre (pictured), back to his own country, where he has been sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity.
UN urges Senegal not to extradite Habre to Chad
10/07/2011 - SENEGAL

UN urges Senegal not to extradite Habre to Chad

The UN human rights chief Navi Pillay on Sunday urged Senegal not to send Chad's former president, Hissene Habre (pictured), to his own country. Chad has sentenced Habre to death for the torture and killing of political opponents.
Senegal to return accused ex-president Habre to Chad
11/07/2011 - SENEGAL

Senegal to return accused ex-president Habre to Chad

Chad's former president, Hissene Habre (pictured), will be sent back to his country July 11, Senegal's government said Friday. Habre, who is accused of atrocities during his rule, is seen as a symbol of Africa's failure to prosecute former leaders.
Chad president re-elected, provisional results show
09/05/2011 - CHAD

Chad president re-elected, provisional results show

Chad's incumbent President Idriss Deby (pictured) was re-elected to a fourth term with 89 percent of the vote provisional results showed Monday. Deby's main opponents boycotted the poll, which was held on April 25.
Counting underway following Chadian election despite boycott
26/04/2011 - CHAD

Counting underway following Chadian election despite boycott

Vote-counting was underway in Chad on Tuesday, with incumbent President Idriss Deby (pictured) widely expected to win the country’s first round of presidential elections. The leader's three main rivals boycotted the vote over alleged irregularities.
President Itno's party wins absolute majority in February elections
28/02/2011 - CHAD

President Itno's party wins absolute majority in February elections

Chad's President Idriss Deby Itno's party and its allies won a resounding victory in the country’ general election on February 13 taking an absolute majority of national assembly seats, according to provisional results released Monday.
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