AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoDemocracy Under Pressure in Chad: Eight opposition leaders tied to GCAP were sentenced to eight years in prison without parole after a banned protest, and the Supreme Court dissolved the coalition just before sentencing—another sign of Chad sliding back toward one-party rule amid long-standing restrictions on demonstrations. Sudan Border Horror Stories: Reuters reports survivors from the al-Fashir assault in Sudan’s Darfur fled through the desert to Tine on the Chad-Sudan border, describing killings, beatings, stolen belongings, and starvation after an 18-month siege. Kidnapping Rescue in Chad: Chad’s defense ministry says four Libyan nationals abducted in Chad were freed and flown back to Tripoli after ransom demands; two hostages were killed during captivity. Food Security Push in Chad: The World Food Programme announced resilience projects across multiple regions, backing small producers, cooperatives, and climate-smart farming to reduce long-term dependence on aid. African Parks Scrutiny Reaches Chad: Survival International urged Prince Harry to step down from African Parks’ board as the group faces allegations of serious wrongdoing; Chad reportedly suspended African Parks’ mandate over fraud and mismanagement claims. Eid al-Adha Diplomacy: Chad’s President sent Eid al-Adha greetings to Libya’s leadership, stressing brotherhood and cooperation.
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