Hissène Habré
Chadian politician, 5th president of Chad
Born
Died
2021
5 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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