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You're referring to Hissène Habré, the former Chadian dictator who ruled the country from 1982 to 1990.
Hissène Habré was a Chadian politician and military leader who seized power in a coup in 1982. During his rule, he was known for his brutal suppression of opposition and human rights abuses. He was accused of ordering the torture and killing of thousands of people, including political opponents, journalists, and civilians.
Habré was overthrown in 1990 by Idriss Déby, who has since become the President of Chad. Habré fled to Senegal, where he lived in exile until 2013, when he was arrested and extradited to Chad to face trial.
In 2016, Habré was convicted of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and torture by a special court in Senegal, known as the Extraordinary African Chambers. He was sentenced to life in prison, but his sentence was later reduced to 30 years.
Habré's regime was marked by widespread human rights abuses, including:
- Torture: Habré's security forces used torture as a means of extracting information and punishing opponents. Many people were subjected to brutal treatment, including beatings, electric shocks, and other forms of physical abuse.
- Extrajudicial killings: Habré's regime was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people, including political opponents, journalists, and civilians. Many of these killings were carried out in secret prisons and detention centers.
- Forced disappearances: Habré's regime was known for its use of forced disappearances, where people were taken from their homes or arrested and never seen again. Many of these people were later found to have been killed or tortured.
- Rape and sexual violence: Habré's regime was also responsible for widespread rape and sexual violence, including against women and children.
Habré's trial and conviction were seen as a major step towards justice and accountability for his human rights abuses. However, many Chadians and human rights activists have criticized the trial for being flawed and for not fully addressing the scale and scope of Habré's crimes.