Monday, September 07, 2015

Trial Of Chad's Ex-Ruler To Resume


Mr Habre has refused to recognize the court Photo: AP

The crime against humanity trial of Chad's former ruler Hissene Habre is due to resume this morning in Senegal's capital Dakar, where he has been in exile for more than two decades. BBC reports that Mr Habre denies responsibility for the deaths and disappearance of thousands of people between 1982 and 1990.

He is the first ex-ruler to be tried by an African Union-backed court for atrocities committed during his rule.

The trial was suspended in July after he and his lawyers refused to speak to the judge.

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