Chad releases 80 minors arrested during October 20 protests

A mother hugs her son after his conditional release, in Ndjamena on December 8, 2022. 80 minors have been released after being arrested during the October 20 protests.

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In Chad, 80 minors arrested during the demonstrations against the extension of the transition on October 20 were granted conditional release on Thursday December 8.

Held in Koro Toro high security prison since their arrest, they were brought back to the capital a few days ago before being released and returning to their families, for the most part.

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With our correspondent in Njdamena,

The seven buses chartered to transport the 80 

left Kléssoum prison late Thursday morning, east exit of Ndjamena, towards social center number 9 in the capital.

This center is located in Diguel on the north side.

In addition to lawyers appointed by the bar, representatives of the Ministry of Social Affairs, the International Red Cross and the United Nations Children's Fund were there to monitor the operation.

As soon as they arrived, the majority of the young people were picked up by members of their families alerted by the rumor which spread like wildfire.

From a judicial point of view,

, since the investigating judge only granted provisional release at the request of the lawyers.

He will have to communicate the conclusions of his investigation to the public prosecutor for observations and we will know from this moment if the case is closed or if the defendants will be judged.

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