End of impunity - Precedent to be set as former Chad President Habré to be tried in Senegal

Hissène Habré

A special African court set up to try former Chadian President Hissène Habré for war crimes and crimes against humanity has officially began its work on Friday in Senegal.

The trial against Habré, delayed for years by Senegal where he has lived since being ousted in 1990, will set a historic precedent as until now, African leaders accused of atrocities have only been tried in international courts.

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