With a nationwide peaceful protest slated for 16 May 2026, the political wing of the Wakit Tama movement has intensified its campaign against what it describes as the escalating authoritarian tendencies under President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno.
During a press briefing, the movement praised Chadian journalists for their unwavering commitment to truth and transparency. Despite facing mounting pressures, intimidation, and repression, they remain a vital safeguard against misinformation and historical distortion, Wakit Tama asserted.
calling for urgent political accountability
Abdelazim Mht Abakar, spokesperson for Wakit Tama, emphasized that the gathering was designed to draw attention to the escalating political crisis gripping Chad. The movement condemned the recent eight-year prison sentences handed down to eight opposition leaders from the GCAP coalition, branding the ruling as “a travesty of justice.”
Wakit Tama also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners, including former Prime Minister Succès Masra and other detained activists.
international silence fuels frustration
The movement criticized the inaction of human rights organizations and global partners in addressing the alleged systematic violations of fundamental freedoms in Chad. Such silence, they argued, only emboldens the regime’s repressive tactics.
“The Chadian people are not seeking favors or privileges. They demand justice, freedom, dignity, and the full respect of human rights,” declared the spokesperson.
a call to action on 16 may
Wakit Tama reaffirmed its call for nationwide mobilization, vowing that citizens will “make their voices heard against injustice, fear, and the suppression of freedoms.” The movement insists that the protest will be a peaceful but decisive stand against the regime’s authoritarian drift.
