In Chad, the magistrates' unions suspend their strike

A Chadian gendarme stands guard at the entrance to a second courtroom during a trial in 2007. (Illustration) AFP - THOMAS COEX

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After three weeks of strike, the unions of the judiciary of Chad have decided to suspend their movement started to protest against the climate of insecurity in which they work.

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From our correspondent in Ndjamena,

Madjiasra Nako

Among the participants in the general assembly, most of the very upset magistrates pleaded for the strike to be extended.

For three weeks, not a single soldier among those who attacked magistrates has been arrested. 

The handguns they claim for their protection have still not been made available, let alone the increase in their salary, which is still not effective.

There is therefore no reason to lift the strike, plead the most upset judges.

give time

But for the president of the Syndicate of Magistrates of Chad (SMT), Moussa Wadé Djibrine, the government must be given time to keep its commitments: "

We have decided to suspend the strike for a period of one month to give the possibility to the government to implement the firm instructions given by the Head of State.

We are in a union struggle.

And in this regard, when prospects arise, the partners must be given a reasonable period of time for the realization of the demands”.

In the meantime, the strike is suspended until May 6.

All magistrates will comply with the resumption of their activities.

But until then, many judges, who do not accept the suspension of their movement without any consideration, are questioning the legitimacy of the leadership of their respective unions.

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To read also: Chad: indefinite strike by magistrates after the attack on one of their colleagues

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