The recent sentencing of leaders from the Groupe de Concertation des Acteurs Politiques (GCAP), a prominent coalition within Chad’s opposition, transcends a mere legal verdict. This development starkly exposes a more severe truth: a governing authority actively criminalizing its critics and systematically constricting the nation’s democratic landscape.
Since the Military Transitional Council (CMT) assumed control in April 2021, Chad has witnessed a steady and ongoing decline in political freedoms. This concerning trend is extensively reported by various national and international human rights organizations, all noting a significant contraction of civic space.
Their comprehensive reports specifically highlight the increasing limitations placed upon fundamental freedoms…
