139 people released from prison after deadly protests in Chad

139 people released from prison after deadly protests in Chad

Over 139 people arrested during a bloody protest in Chad in October have been released after a month and a half in detention.

139 people released from prison after deadly protests in Chad - Global News Network

By Rédaction Africanews Photo credit: TOS TV Network Over 139 people arrested during a bloody protest in Chad in October have been released after a month and a half in detention. A total of 80 received one to two years of suspended sentences and the remaining 59 were acquitted after a mass trial of 401 people. Outlawed demonstrations were held on October 20th to mark the date when the military had initially promised to hand over power to civilia…