The executive boards of the Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SMT) and the Autonomous Union of Chadian Magistrates (SYAMAT) have formally lodged a complaint against Ali Ahmat Aghabache, the Minister of Public Security and Immigration, with the Prosecutor General near the Court of Appeal in N’Djamena.
grounds for the complaint and legal basis
The two unions accuse the minister of severely undermining the dignity of the judiciary and the respect owed to magistrates. Their complaint stems from statements made by Minister Ali Ahmat Aghabache during a public address on May 24, 2026, which were widely circulated online and deemed deeply offensive to judicial professionals.
The magistrates argue that these remarks constitute serious violations, including public discrediting of judicial and jurisdictional acts, as well as acts of contempt and defamation against a constituted body. The complaint relies on specific legal provisions, particularly Articles 142, 144, and subsequent articles of the Penal Code, as well as Articles 527 and 528 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
demands for justice and judicial independence
In their formal complaint, the executive boards of the SMT and SYAMAT have urged the Prosecutor General to launch a judicial investigation, pursue all legal avenues, and uphold the dignity, independence, and authority of the judiciary. The unions emphasize the necessity of preserving the integrity of the justice system in the face of such public attacks.