Chad government issues formal apology to judges after unprecedented assembly
Chad government issues formal apology to judges after unprecedented assembly
Following an extraordinary general assembly of the country’s judicial unions, the Chadian government formally apologized to magistrates, marking a pivotal moment in restoring institutional trust and collaboration.
On May 26, 2026, the two leading Chadian judicial unions, the Syndicat des Magistrats Tchadiens (SMT) and the Syndicat des Avocats et Magistrats Tchadiens (SYAMAT), convened an extraordinary general assembly at the Palace of Justice in N’Djamena. The delegates were tasked with overseeing the implementation of resolutions over a ten-day period.
Later that day, the Prime Minister of Chad met with union representatives, joined by the Minister of Justice and Human Rights and the First President of the Supreme Court. During the meeting, he delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government, emphasizing the need to strengthen cohesion among state institutions.
The following day, May 27, 2026, the unions held separate discussions with the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, followed by a joint session with the Minister of Public Security and Immigration. The First President of the Supreme Court was present throughout. These conversations were aimed at achieving a peaceful and mutually agreeable resolution.
The Minister of Public Security also issued a formal apology to the magistrates. Acknowledging these gestures, the unions expressed appreciation for the commitment to dialogue and peace demonstrated by the officials involved.