Succes Masra, former prime minister and opposition leader in Chad, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for disseminating racist and xenophobic messages that incited violence. He is accused of being involved in clashes that left 35 dead in May. Along with 67 co-defendants from the Ngambaye ethnic group, he faces charges of hate speech and incitement to massacre. Masra denies these charges and plans to appeal the ruling. His defense claims he experienced humiliation, while Masra urges supporters to remain resolute.
Defence lawyer Kadjilembay Francis stated that Masra has been subjected to ignominy and unworthy humiliation following the ruling of a 20-year prison sentence for inciting violence.
Masra has denied all charges against him, which include hate speech, xenophobia, and inciting a massacre connected to deadly clashes in May that resulted in 35 fatalities.
Activists from Masra's party confirmed they would issue a special message later, reflecting the party's resilience and messaging despite the sentencing.
Masra, a prominent critic of current President Mahamat Deby, has a history of opposition to the military rulers that came to power in Chad in 2021.
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