Person: Hissene Habre

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Life in jail for Chad’s ex-dictator Hissene Habre

Former Chad dictator Hissene Habre has been sentenced to life imprisonment for abuses committed during his time in power.

Tue, 31 May, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Mon, 30 May, 2016

Dictator’s trial raises hope for African justice amid spat

With many Africans denouncing the International Criminal Court as ‘white man’s justice’, the trial of Chad’s former dictator in Senegal on charges of crimes against humanity offers the continent a chance to show it can hold its leaders to account.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2015

African Union calls for nations to ignore Gaddafi arrest warrant

The African Union has called on its member states to disregard the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, a move that could weaken the ability of the world court to hold the Libyan leader accountable for crimes committed against his people.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2011

Belguim issues warrant for Chad's former leader

Belgium has issued an international arrest warrant for Chad’s former leader Hissene Habre, charging him with atrocities during his 1982-1990 rule, lawyers said today.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2005