| The Trial of Hissène Habré: How the People of Chad Brought a Tyrant to Justice Contributor(s): Hicks, Celeste (Author), Honwana, Alcinda (Editor), Waal, Alex de (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1786991845 ISBN-13: 9781786991843 Publisher: Zed Books OUR PRICE: $113.85 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Human Rights - Education | Higher - Law | International |
| Series: African Arguments |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 232 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When Hiss ne Habr , the deposed dictator of Chad, was found guilty of crimes against humanity in 2016, it was described as 'a watershed for human rights justice in Africa and beyond'. For the first time, an African war criminal had been convicted on African soil. Having followed the trial from the very beginning and interviewed many of those involved, journalist Celeste Hicks tells the remarkable story of how Habr was brought to justice. His conviction followed a heroic 25 year campaign by activists and survivors of Habr 's atrocities, which succeeded despite international indifference, opposition from Habr 's allies, and several failed attempts to bring him to trial in Europe and elsewhere. In the face of such overwhelming odds, the conviction of a once untouchable tyrant represents a major turning point, with profound implications for African justice and the future of human rights activism globally. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hicks, Celeste: - Celeste Hicks is an independent journalist who specializes in Africa and the Sahel. She was the BBC correspondent in Chad for many years and has lived in Chad, Mali, and Somalia. |