Hissène Habré
GabondictatorMaleb. 19425.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hissène Habré was the former president of Chad, who ruled from 1982 to 1990 and was later convicted of crimes against humanity, including torture and murder, during his regime. His trial marked a significant moment in international law, as he was the first African leader to be tried for such crimes.
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Hissène Habré is the former Chadian president who was tried in Senegal after a decision by the International Court of Justice.
Cour africaine des droits de l’homme : 2 décisions exécutées sur 104, l’institution est-elle encore crédible ? | Gabonreview.comGabon Review – news and current affairs from Gabon·Gabon· 2026-07-24
Gabon· 2026-07-24
Hissène Habré was the former president of Chad, known for his regime of fear and repression.
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Panama· 2025-09-06
Panama· 2025-09-06
Hissène Habré was a Chadian leader whose crimes were prosecuted by the Extraordinary African Chambers.
War crimes and the new global reckoning – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-06-24
South Africa· 2025-06-24
Hissène Habré was sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity.
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Peru· 2025-05-30
Peru· 2025-05-30
