Chad trial of Succès Masra kicks off at supreme court amid tight security
Chad trial of Succès Masra kicks off at supreme court amid tight security
The highly anticipated trial of political figure Succès Masra begins at the Supreme Court, marked by intense security measures and the absence of the defendant.
Inside a compact courtroom at the Supreme Court, proceedings commenced without the presence of Succès Masra. Heavy security measures were enforced, with uniformed officers—including police, gendarmes, and nomadic guards—deployed around the roundabout and key access routes leading to the courthouse.
Local and foreign journalists were promptly asked to vacate the premises. The head of the National Human Rights Commission was denied entry by the nomadic guard commander. Despite Masra’s absence, his legal representatives engaged in direct discussions with the Supreme Court president, marking the trial’s official opening.