Security measures at the Supreme Court of N’Djamena have been significantly heightened today, with personnel from the National Guard, gendarmerie, and police maintaining a strong presence. The court’s premises are under strict surveillance, with access tightly controlled.

Journalists and camera crews attempting to enter the courtroom were denied entry, reflecting the sensitivity of the proceedings.

restricted courtroom access during high-profile hearing

The ongoing public hearing is taking place in a modest courtroom, deliberately kept away from public view. The session pits the President of the Supreme Court against a team of nearly a dozen defense attorneys representing Dr. Succès Masra, leader of the Les Transformateurs party.

appeal hearing focuses on 20-year prison sentence

This session is dedicated to reviewing the appeal filed against the August 9, 2025 ruling by the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal. That decision imposed a 20-year prison sentence on Dr. Succès Masra.