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December 2008 | Peace Briefing by Sarah Bessell and Kelly Campbell

The fragility of the Chadian government, as well as the fragmentation among Chadian civil society, political parties, and rebel movements, poses significant challenges that Chadian civil society, regional governments, African institutions and the international community must address with a coordinated strategy. Although the situation in the country is often examined through the lens of the Darfur crisis, several internal factors drive the instability in Chad and its regional actions.

September 2007 | Peace Briefing by Jacqueline C. Woodfork and Joel Charny

Recently, internal conflicts stemming from past and present realities and spillover of political unrest and violence from neighboring countries have given the Central African Republic, one of the least known countries in Africa, more prominence on the international map. Read more about this troubled region.

December 2006 | Peace Briefing by Kelly Campbell

United Nations Under Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs Jan Egeland warned last month that the crises in Darfur, Chad, and Central African Republic (CAR) are intimately linked and could lead to a dangerous regional crisis. What are the factors behind the rebellions within CAR and Chad, and what is their relationship to the Darfur conflict?

April 2006 | Peace Briefing by Kelly Campbell

Following more than a decade of close relations, tensions between the governments of Chad and Sudan have risen in recent months. What impact will this fraying relationship have on both countries?

Credit: CIA World Factbook
December 1990

Truth Commission: The Commission of Inquiry into the Crimes and Misappropriations Committed by Ex-President Habré, His Accomplices and/or Accessories
Duration: 1991 - 1992
Charter: Decree No. 014 /P.CE/CJ/90
Commissioners: 12
Report: Public report

 

Countries: Chad | Issue Areas: Rule of Law, Transitional Justice