Audio By Carbonatix
Chad's ex-ruler Hissène Habré has died at the age of 79 while serving a life sentence in Senegal, AFP and Reuters news agencies quote Senegalese justice ministry officials as saying.
He is reported to have contracted coronavirus in jail in Senegal's capital, Dakar.
Habré was found guilty in 2016 of crimes against humanity committed while he was president from 1982 to 1990.
The conviction was the result of a landmark trial in Senegal. It was the first time an African Union-backed court had tried a former ruler for human rights abuses.
Habré was accused of being behind rape, sexual slavery and ordering killings while in power. He denied any involvement.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Before the Bell Rings, the Buckets Rise: How climate change is stealing childhood at Wassa Agave
11 minutes -
Victims of Ho Central Mosque shooting appeal to Mahama for intervention
30 minutes -
Kumasi Central Prison holds maiden inmates’ fashion show, showcasing talent and rehabilitation
32 minutes -
25 arrested in Obuasi security operation
58 minutes -
Stop extorting money from drivers – Concerned Drivers Association tells police
1 hour -
Accept IMF’s gold loss concerns in good faith – Prof Asuming
1 hour -
We’re introducing digital enforcement to improve transparency and road safety – Police
1 hour -
Teachers gather in Accra for GNAT conference on education reforms
1 hour -
Forestry Commission nabs 31 illegal miners in Apamprama Forest
1 hour -
NRSA welcomes reduced festive road crashes as over 2,600 die on roads in 11 months
2 hours -
Central Regional Police arrest 20 suspects, seize narcotic drugs in targeted swoops
2 hours -
Port delays could cost Ghana revenue as importers eye Lomé – FABAG warns
2 hours -
African festival lights up Accra with culture, theatre and pride
2 hours -
“We will win together and restore the NPP” – Bawumia assures delegates ahead of Jan. 31 flagbearer race
2 hours -
Bond market: Market turnover declined 59.40% to GH¢2.74bn
2 hours