Hissène Habré

Chadian politician, 5th president of Chad

Hissène Habré - Chadian politician, 5th president of Chad
Born

August 13th, 1942
83 years ago

Died

2021
4 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Chad

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Served as the president of Chad from 1982 to 1990. Led a government notable for its authoritarian style and involvement in various conflicts within the region. Accused of numerous human rights violations and crimes against humanity during his presidency. After being overthrown, fled to Senegal, where he lived in exile for years. In 2016, a special African Union tribunal found him guilty of war crimes, sentencing him to life in prison.

Led Chad from 1982 to 1990

Convicted of war crimes in 2016

Oversaw a regime implicated in human rights abuses

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