Tchad president grants clemency to political prisoners
Tchad president grants clemency: RNDT-Le Réveil praises move toward political harmony
The RNDT-Le Réveil party has welcomed the presidential decree granting clemency to several detainees, including political figures, seeing it as a step toward easing tensions and fostering dialogue in Chad.
Presidential clemency sparks hope for political dialogue
The RNDT-Le Réveil party has endorsed the presidential clemency decree issued on August 14, 2026, which releases multiple detainees, including prominent political figures. This decision follows President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s announcement on August 11 and aligns with the party leader Pahimi Padacké Albert’s call for national reconciliation made on August 8.
A step toward national unity
In an official statement, the party praised the move as a fulfillment of public commitments and a positive gesture toward fostering political openness in Chad. It urged the President to sustain this momentum by initiating inclusive discussions with all national stakeholders. The RNDT-Le Réveil also reaffirmed its commitment to working toward a united Chad, emphasizing that pluralism strengthens the nation’s future.