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