Amnesty International has received evidence that the French government
knew about the whereabouts of three detained senior Chadian opposition
figures as early as 11 February.
Amnesty International has received evidence that the French government knew about the whereabouts of three detained senior Chadian opposition figures as early as 11 February, although they publicly denied having any such information.
Amnesty International today urged the Chadian government to stop persecuting senior members of political opposition parties, journalists and supporters – actual or perceived – of opposition political groups.
Thousands of civilians have fled West Darfur’s Sirba region and an
unknown number were killed as the Sudan Armed Forces moved to
re-occupy the area.
Amnesty International is alarmed at reports of extrajudicial killings of civilians by armed men in Chad.
The Chadian government must take urgent action to prevent extrajudicial
killings in the aftermath of clashes between rebel and government
forces earlier this week, said Amnesty International today. The
organisation is alarmed at reports it has received of the extrajudicial
execution of civilians by armed men, allegedly belonging to the Chadian
army.
Four prominent members of the Chadian opposition have been arrested by security forces in N’Djamena.
Amnesty International today issued an urgent action on behalf of four Chadian opposition leaders arrested by security forces in N’Djamena on 3 February.
As the conflict between the Chadian government and armed groups escalates, Amnesty International today called on all parties to the conflict not to attack civilians.
Amnesty International today revealed that a major crackdown is currently underway against journalists in Chad as the government continues fighting armed opposition movements, especially in the east of the country.
