May 21, 2026

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Trial of Succès Masra begins at the Tchad Supreme Court

Tchad : début du procès de Succès Masra à la Cour suprême

The judicial proceedings involving Succès Masra have officially opened within the chambers of the Supreme Court of Tchad. The atmosphere surrounding the court is marked by an intense security presence, with a significant deployment of police officers, gendarmes, and nomadic guards stationed at the nearby roundabout and along the primary access routes leading to the building.

Restricted access and heavy security

In a move that limited transparency, all media personnel, including local and international reporters, were ordered to vacate the premises as the session began. Furthermore, the head of the CNDH delegation was prevented from entering the site by the commander of the nomadic guards. This trial is moving forward under strict surveillance and restricted public oversight.

Legal proceedings in the absence of the accused

Inside a small courtroom, the President of the Supreme Court has initiated the session. Although the leader of Les Transformateurs, Succès Masra, is not physically present for the hearing, he is being represented by his team of defense lawyers. The legal confrontation between his counsel and the court presidency is now underway, marking a critical moment in this high-profile case in Tchad.