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Chad's Hissene Habre removed from Senegal court
Source: BBC
Chad's Hissene Habre removed from Senegal court
45 minutes ago Africa
Chad's former President Hissene Habre has been removed from the courtroom at his trial for crimes against humanity.
He shouted that the process was "a farce", as he was waiting for proceedings to begin.
The trial in Senegal's capital, Dakar, marks the first time one African country has prosecuted the former leader of another.
Mr Habre denies being responsible for hundreds of deaths during his rule from 1982 to 1990.
The trial follows a 25-year campaign to bring him to justice.
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45 minutes ago Africa
Chad's former President Hissene Habre has been removed from the courtroom at his trial for crimes against humanity.
He shouted that the process was "a farce", as he was waiting for proceedings to begin.
The trial in Senegal's capital, Dakar, marks the first time one African country has prosecuted the former leader of another.
Mr Habre denies being responsible for hundreds of deaths during his rule from 1982 to 1990.
The trial follows a 25-year campaign to bring him to justice.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-33592142
