A former prime minister and Chadian opposition figure, Succès Masra, has received a severe penalty of a 20-year imprisonment and a fine of 1 billion CFA francs.
The charges against Masra involve the spread of “hateful and xenophobic messages” and complicity in a murder linked to the Mandakao massacre in May, which is believed to have originated from an inter-community dispute.
Masra’s legal team has expressed dissatisfaction, describing the trial as a “humilitation” for their client due to the reliance on “empty files” and what they perceive as the political manipulation of the judicial system.
In total, 74 individuals faced trials in connection with the Mandakao massacre. Reports indicate that 64 of these individuals have also been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Masra’s tenure as prime minister ran from January to May 2024 before he stepped down after losing in the presidential election.
Source: http://www.africanews.com/2025/08/10/chad-20-year-prison-sentence-handed-to-succes-masra/
