The executive boards of the Chadian Magistrates’ Union (Syndicat des Magistrats du Tchad, SMT) and the Autonomous Magistrates’ Union (Syndicat Autonome des Magistrats du Tchad, SYAMAT) have filed an official complaint against the Minister of Public Security and Immigration, Ali Ahmat Aghabache, with the Prosecutor General at the N’Djamena Court of Appeal.
In their complaint, the two unions accuse the minister of severely undermining the dignity of justice and the respect owed to magistrates. The allegations stem from a public statement made by Ali Ahmat Aghabache on May 24, 2026, in which he reportedly used derogatory and defamatory language against the judiciary, sparking widespread outrage within the legal community.
The magistrates argue that the minister’s remarks constitute serious violations of public discredit against judicial and jurisdictional acts, as well as acts of contempt and defamation against a constituted body. Their legal argument is based on Articles 142, 144, and subsequent provisions of the Penal Code, alongside Articles 527 and 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
In their filing, the unions urge the Prosecutor General to launch a judicial investigation, pursue all legal avenues, and uphold the dignity, independence, and authority of the judiciary. The complaint reflects a broader concern among legal professionals about the protection of judicial integrity in the face of public criticism.
