Chad government apologizes to judges after union meeting
Chad
Chad government apologizes to judges after union meeting
The Chadian government formally apologized to magistrates following a high-level meeting with union representatives, marking a step toward restoring institutional trust.
On May 26, 2026, Chad’s two largest magistrate unions—the Syndicat des Magistrats Tchadiens (SMT) and the Syndicat Autonome des Magistrats Tchadiens (SYAMAT)—held an emergency general assembly at the N’Djamena Palace of Justice. Delegates were tasked with overseeing the implementation of resolutions over a ten-day period.
Later that same day, the Prime Minister convened a meeting with union leaders in the presence of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. During the session, he delivered a formal apology on behalf of the government and urged greater cohesion among state institutions.
The following day, May 27, 2026, union representatives met individually with the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, followed by a joint session with the Minister of Public Security and Immigration—again in the presence of the Chief Justice. These talks focused on achieving a mutually acceptable and peaceful resolution.
The Minister of Public Security also issued a public apology to the magistrates. Union officials acknowledged these gestures and praised the commitment to dialogue and peace shown by the officials involved.