The trial of Chadian opposition figure Succès Masra commenced today at the Supreme Court, marked by stringent security measures and an unusual absence. The proceedings unfolded in a confined courtroom, where law enforcement—including police, gendarmerie, and nomadic guards—secured the premises and surrounding thoroughfares.
Journalists, both domestic and foreign, were promptly instructed to vacate the area. The head of the National Human Rights Commission was denied entry by the nomadic guard commander. Despite Masra’s absence, his legal team took center stage, engaging directly with the Supreme Court president in the early stages of the hearing.
