Former President Of Chad Charged In Senegal With War Crimes

Former President of Chad Charged With Crimes Against Humanity -- Voice of America

DAKAR, SENEGAL — Chad's ex-president Hissene Habre has been indicted for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and torture by a special African tribunal. Habre has lived in Dakar, Senegal, since being ousted by a coup in 1990.

The judge of the Extraordinary African Chambers - created in Senegal to try Habre - has ordered the ex-president held in prison until his trial.

Habre was arrested Sunday. He has been formally charged with crimes against humanity, war crimes, and torture, which allegedly occurred during his presidency in Chad from 1982 to 1990.

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