The Supreme Court in Chad has finalized the 20-year prison sentence against political figure Succès Masra.
On Thursday, the court upheld the conviction handed down on August 9, 2025, dismissing the appeal filed by the former Prime Minister and leader of the Transformateurs party. The ruling, now irreversible, concludes a high-profile legal battle that has gripped the nation.
Masra and over 70 co-defendants were found guilty of spreading racist and xenophobic messages, forming a criminal association, and being an accomplice to murder in connection with the Mandakao massacre. The defense team, led by lawyer Kadjilembaye Francis, failed to sway the judges despite their arguments.
With no further domestic appeals possible, the verdict stands as the final word on the case—unless a presidential pardon intervenes. Succès Masra will serve the full duration of his sentence unless external legal avenues, including regional or international courts, intervene.
The Transformateurs party has condemned the decision as a travesty of justice, signaling deep divisions over the ruling’s legitimacy.