
Chad
Tchad: presidential pardon praised as a step toward political unity
Tchad’s RNDT-Le Réveil party has welcomed the August 14, 2026 presidential pardon decree, calling it a significant move toward easing political tensions and fostering national unity.

The RNDT-Le Réveil party has endorsed the August 14, 2026 presidential pardon decree, which releases multiple detainees, including political figures. This follows President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s August 11 announcement and responds to party leader Pahimi Padacké Albert’s August 8 call for political easing.
In an official statement, the party praised the move as a reflection of the president’s commitment to public trust and a positive sign for Chad’s democratic progress. RNDT-Le Réveil urged the head of state to build on this momentum by initiating inclusive dialogues with all national stakeholders.
The party reaffirmed its readiness to engage in nation-building efforts, emphasizing that a diversity of voices strengthens Chad’s future. It highlighted the pardon as a crucial step toward national cohesion and unity.






