Politics & Governance
Succes Masra, jailed ex-PM, pardoned in Chad
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby has pardoned former prime minister and main opposition party leader Succes Masra, who was serving a 20-year jail sentence.
The presidential order, published on the presidency's Facebook page, says the pardon gives a full remission of custodial sentences for the convicted.
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Succes Masra was serving a 20-year jail term.
The presidential order says the pardon gives a full remission of custodial sentences for the convicted.
The order was published on the presidency's Facebook page.
Source note: AFP news report published on 14 August 2026 at 09:01:22 UTC.
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AFP news report published on .