Chad's President Mahamat Déby pardons Succès Masra

Chad's President Mahamat Déby has pardoned Succès Masra, former prime minister, who was serving a 20-year sentence. Succès Masra, a fierce critic of the president, claimed to have won the 2024 presidential election. This decision comes four days after the president promised to free several convicted individuals to foster national unity, peace and reconciliation.