Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Former Chadian PM Masra Gets 20-Year Prison Sentence
In Chad, Succes Masra, who used to be the Prime Minister, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
The court found him guilty of encouraging hatred and hostility.
His lawyers disagree and plan to challenge the ruling.
The case is tied to events in Mandakao village where violence occurred.
Masra, who leads the opposition party, previously worked with the current President, Mahamat Idriss Deby, before running against him in an election.
Succes Masra, Chad's former Prime Minister, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
The conviction was for inciting hatred and hostility.
Masra's lawyers called the verdict an 'ignominy' and will appeal.
The arrest was related to alleged incitement to violence in Mandakao village.
Masra previously served as Prime Minister under President Mahamat Idriss Deby.
- Who
- Succes Masra, former Prime Minister and opposition leader, and President Mahamat Idriss Deby
- What
- Succes Masra was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Chad
- Why
- Masra was found guilty of inciting the public to hatred and hostility.
Masra's Lawyers
Chadian Criminal Court
Verdict's Legitimacy
Masra's Lawyers
The verdict is an 'ignominy'
Chadian Criminal Court
The court found him guilty.
- Defendant
- Succes Masra
- Charge
- Inciting the public to hatred and hostility
- Sentence
- 20 years
- Position
- Former Prime Minister
- President
- Mahamat Idriss Deby
