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Serious Interference in the Chadian Justice System: Magistrates Sound the Alarm
By: The #Charilogone Editorial TeamThe unions representing Chadian magistrates — SMT and SYAMAT — held an emergency meeting on May 9, 2026, to denounce a series of administrative interferences and direct threats that, according to them, undermine the normal and independent functioning of the country’s judicial system.
They accuse several administrative authorities — including governors, prefects, and sub‑prefects — of openly obstructing the work of magistrates. Among the incidents reported, the Government Delegate in Gagal allegedly ordered the local justice of the peace to vacate the courthouse — a decision described as arbitrary and illegal. In Kyabé, the prefect is said to have ordered the suspension of a deputy prosecutor, despite the fact that such authority lies exclusively with the judiciary. In Kalait, a prefect reportedly demanded regular reports on ongoing cases and even physically threatened a judge, an act considered particularly serious by the unions.
The SMT and SYAMAT argue that these actions constitute offenses punishable under the Chadian Penal Code, specifically: obstruction of justice, threats against a magistrate, and usurpation of judicial authority. They state that they are considering legal action against the officials involved.
Both organizations are calling on the President of the Republic to guarantee the independence of the judiciary, reminding him that it is a fundamental pillar of the rule of law. A general assembly will be convened soon to determine the next steps, including possible protest actions.
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