Chad's president pardons opposition leader and former prime minister Succes Masra

News Chad's president pardons opposition leader and former prime minister Succes Masra Agencies   -   Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Agencies Last updated: 14/08 - 12:56 World News Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has granted a presidential pardon to former Prime Minister and opposition leader Succès Masra, ending his prison sentence after more than a year behind bars. The pardon was announced in a presidential decree on Friday and provides a full remission of prison sentences for those covered by the order, paving the way for Masra's release. Masra, leader of the country's main opposition party, had been serving a 20-year prison sentence, a conviction that drew concern from opposition supporters and rights advocates who viewed the case as politically motivated. The former prime minister has been one of the most prominent critics of President Déby's government and has played a central role in Chad's political opposition in recent years. The presidency has not provided further details on the reasons behind the pardon, and it remains unclear whether the move could open the door to renewed political dialogue between the government and the opposition. The decision comes as Chad continues to navigate a fragile political transition under President Déby, with many observers closely watching whether the release of one of the country's leading opposition figures signals a broader effort to ease political tensions. You may also like 01:14 Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge 7 minutes ago 01:10 Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 29 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 2 hours ago Share More About World News Africa Chad Idriss Deby Itno Opposition You may also like 01:14 Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge 7 minutes ago 01:10 Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 29 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 2 hours ago On the same subject NEWS 01:02 Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave 28/08 - 21:28 NEWS 00:58 Near-total lunar eclipse as moon passes through Earth's shadow 28/08 - 11:55 NEWS 01:23 Police in Ceuta clash with anti-migrant protesters as tensions rise 28/08 - 08:45 NEWS 01:33 SA court postpones extradition hearing of UK man charged with murdering family 28/08 - 07:28 NEWS 00:41 Qatar’s foreign minister visits Tehran as efforts to ease Iran-U.S. crisis continue 27/08 - 18:21 NEWS 01:05 Opposition urges African Union to intervene in Zambia's disputed election 27/08 - 17:13 More stories 01:25 General Abdourahamane Tchiani Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny 7 hours ago 01:02 Coup Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers 6 hours ago 00:56 United Kingdom Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 2 hours ago