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Masra Succes Case: Between the Credibility of Chadian Justice and Political Manipulation
By: Joe le Mutant - Charilogone Editorial StaffMasra Succes, a man who has made his mark on Chadian politics in recent years, now finds himself presumed politically guilty. His meteoric rise and opposition to the current regime have made him a key figure, but also a prime target for the authorities.
The Masra Succes case raises a real legal issue, calling into question the independence and fairness of the Chadian judicial system. The government and the head of state appear to want to attribute indirect responsibility to him for the Mandakao massacres, but a strictly legal analysis reveals major flaws in this attempted accusation.
Legal Obstacles to Prosecution
1- Absence of Presence at the Scene: Criminal law relies on physical evidence and established facts. Masra Succès was not physically present at the scene of the massacres, making any direct attribution of guilt difficult.
2- Absence of Contact with the Alleged Perpetrators: To establish a link, direct communication or instruction between him and the perpetrators would have to be proven. However, no material evidence demonstrates such a connection.
3- Abusive Interpretation of His Audio Message: Criminal law distinguishes between direct incitement to violence and the expression of political opinions. His message does not contain an explicit call for violence or criminal acts.
A Justice Put to the Test
The investigating judge will have to decide on a highly sensitive case, where the accusations appear to be motivated more by political considerations than by any real legal basis. If guilt is inferred by attribution and not proven by concrete evidence, the judicial decision will lose all credibility and will be a serious violation of the principles of law.
Farmers Deported to N'Djamena
Among the collateral victims of this crisis, 80 farmers were deported to N'Djamena, wrongly accused of involvement in the violence. Four of them died in circumstances that remain unclear, raising serious questions about the treatment of rural populations. These farmers, though innocent, find themselves caught in a judicial and political spiral that transcends their daily reality.
Is the conflict escalating?
For the Fulani victims of the massacres, the idea of targeted revenge against innocent people is worrying. History shows that cycles of reprisal are often fueled by impunity and political manipulation. The state, which holds the monopoly on legitimate violence, could see the intensification of tensions between rural communities threaten the stability of the country.
In this case, the Chadian justice system is putting its credibility at stake. She will have to decide between a fair trial based on the law or an instrumentalized decision, which risks exacerbating social divisions and igniting an already simmering conflict between herders and farmers. Survivors will recount the facts, but justice must remain impartial to avoid a downward spiral with unpredictable consequences.
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