Chad African Transitional Justice Hub

Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Heads of State Supporting the Peace Process in the Great Lakes

The Parties to the Sirte Agreement affirmed the security and integrity of the political borders of all states and agreed to cease hostilities to pave the way for dialogue and peaceful resolution. The Parties further agreed to deployment of neutral African peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and reaffirmed the need to...

Peace Agreements

Bilateral Agreement for the Development and Strengthening of Relations between Sudan and Chad

The Parties to the Bilateral Agreement agreed to normalise relations between Chad and Sudan and to develop and reinforce political, economic and social relations through the use of official and popular channels. The Parties agreed to support the political and security efforts of the African Union to ensure the reestablishment of stability in Darfur and...

Transitional Justice Processes

Chad

Chad has a long history of conflict dating to its independence from France in 1960. These conflicts have historically involved interference from international actors. Against this backdrop, Hissène Habré came to power in 1982 and remained in power until 1990. During this time he gained a reputation as one of Africa’s most brutal dictators. Habré...

Truth Commissions

Chad

Chad’s Commission of Inquiry into the Crimes and Misappropriations Committed by the Ex-President, His Accomplices and/or Accessories (1991-1992) was given an extensive mandate to investigate illegal imprisonments, detentions, assassinations, disappearances, torture and acts of barbarity, mistreatment, attacks on the physical or mental integrity of persons, and all violations of human rights and illicit trafficking in...

Truth Seeking and Sexual Violence

Chad Commission of Inquiry into the Crimes and Misappropriations Committed by Ex-President Habré, His Accomplices and/or Accessories (1990-1992)

The Commission of Inquiry into the Crimes and Misappropriations Committed by Ex-President Habré, His Accomplices and/or Accessories (1990-1992) was established by President Idriss Déby Itno under Decree No. 014/P.CE/CJ to investigate former President Hissène Habré and his associates.

Regional Economic Communities Frameworks

Community of Sahel-Saharan States

According to its founding treaty, the objectives of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) are the preservation and consolidation of peace, security and stability in the CEN-SAD zone; promotion of political dialogue and the fight against cross-border crime and its related scourges such as trafficking in drugs, arms and human beings, money-laundering and terrorism; combating...

Regional Economic Communities Frameworks

Economic Community of Central African States

According to its founding treaty, aim of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is to promote and strengthen harmonious cooperation and balanced and self-sustained development in all fields of economic and social activity, particularly in the fields of industry, transport and communications, energy agriculture, natural resources, trade, customs, monetary and financial matters, human...

Peace Agreements

Peace Agreement between Government of Chad and FAN, FROLINAT and Other Rebel Factions

The Agreement of January 1978 between the Government and FAN provided for a Government of National Unity and the establishment of a constituent assembly. The Ceasefire Agreement and Reconciliation Charter of August 1978 provided for a Government of National Unity headed by General Habre as prime minister. The Superior Military Council (CSM) was dissolved and...

Peace Agreements

Peace Agreement between the Government of Chad and MN

The Parties to the Agreement are “resolved to consolidate the rule of law and good governance, the achievement of economic development and social progress, the full exercise of fundamental freedoms on the basis of equality of citizens”. They commit to respect for the Constitution, general amnesty to members of MN, including those on death row....

Peace Agreements

Peace Agreement between the Government of Chad and UFDD, RFC, CNT and UFDDF

In the Sirte Accord, the Parties confirm their commitment to the realisation of economic development, social progress and the full exercise of fundamental freedoms on a basis of equality among citizens. The Accord provides for a general amnesty of all military and civilian members of the movements, and their representation at all levels of executive...