Chad : Opposition figure Succès Masra speaks to France 24
Summary
Succès Masra, a Chadian opposition leader and former Prime Minister, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2025 after running against President Mahamat Idriss Déby in the 2024 election. He was pardoned and released by President Déby on August 14, 2026, and recently spoke to France 24 about Chad’s politics and his plans.Key Facts
- Succès Masra founded the opposition party Les Transformateurs in Chad.
- He challenged President Mahamat Idriss Déby in the 2024 presidential election.
- In 2025, Masra was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
- He was jailed for more than one year before being pardoned.
- President Déby pardoned and released Masra on August 14, 2026.
- After his release, Masra gave an interview to France 24.
- The discussion focused on Chad’s political situation and Masra’s future plans.
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