Chad arrests war crimes suspect

by admin
May 14, 2013

A former political police chief has been arrested in Chad, after he accused of killing and torturing hundreds during the 1980s.

Mahamat Djibrine is accused of “torture, acts of barbarism and illegal detention" and may find himself extradited to Senegal to face trial. He was arrested for crimes under former President Hissene Habre, who is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Earlier this year, after much delay, Senegal agreed to hold the trial of Hissene Habre, where he has been held since fleeing Chad.

See our earlier post:

Senegal to hold trial of former Chad dictator (20 January 2013)

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