Déby's Pardon: A Calculated Move or Genuine Gesture? Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby has pardoned his jailed main rival, Succès Masra, and eight other opposition leaders.
The move has sparked a mix of reactions in Chad, with some hailing it as a step towards national unity and others viewing it as a calculated attempt to consolidate power.
Déby's pardon follows a series of moves aimed at curbing opposition voices and entrenching his regime's grip on power since taking charge of the military transition in 2021.