The Supreme Court of Chad has definitively upheld the 20-year prison sentence against Succès Masra, leader of the Les Transformateurs party, following a high-profile trial linked to the Mandakao massacre.

On Thursday, the court rejected the appeal filed by Masra, who was previously the Prime Minister of Chad. The sentence, originally issued on August 9, 2025, includes convictions for racist and xenophobic messaging, criminal association, and complicity in murder.

Over 70 individuals, including Masra, were found guilty in connection with the violent incident in Mandakao. The defense team, led by lawyer Kadjilembaye Francis, failed to overturn the ruling, leaving no further domestic appeals possible.

Without a presidential pardon, Succès Masra is expected to serve the full term. The decision has sparked sharp criticism from supporters of Les Transformateurs, who condemn it as an unjust ruling.

Legal experts suggest that the only remaining avenues for appeal lie in regional or international courts, though such proceedings typically face significant hurdles.