Chad crisis: justice and security officials seek common ground

In a bid to resolve escalating tensions, senior officials from Chad’s judiciary and security sectors gathered for a critical meeting in N’Djamena. The session, held on May 27, 2026, at the Ministry of Justice, brought together key figures including Justice Minister Ndolenodji Alixe Naimbaye and Public Security Minister Ali Ahmat Aghabache.

The confrontation originated from controversial statements made by the Security Minister during an earlier public address on land occupation issues. The minister clarified that his remarks had been distorted through manipulated video clips, emphasizing he never intended to undermine the judiciary’s independence. He acknowledged the unintended consequences of his words and expressed regret over their misinterpretation.

Justice system representatives raised concerns about the potential implications of the minister’s comments, viewing them as an infringement on judicial autonomy. While appreciating the government’s prompt response in issuing an apology, they sought further clarification on certain ambiguous phrases used in the original statements.

The Security Minister conceded that his language may have been open to misinterpretation and committed to issuing a more precise public apology. The Supreme Court’s First President emphasized the importance of institutional dialogue to maintain judicial stability and public trust in the legal system.

Following productive discussions, participants agreed to refine the wording of the official apology and release a joint statement outlining the reconciliation process. The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment to collaboration and mutual respect between the judiciary and security apparatus.