On Wednesday, June 24, Belngar Larmé Jacques, president of Chad’s National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), welcomed a high-level delegation from the African Union (AU). This crucial meeting aimed to bolster the transitional justice framework in Chad, thereby fostering enduring peace and social cohesion across the nation.
Maria Jose Samba Ovono Obono, the special representative of the African Union Commission president in Chad and head of mission in N’Djamena, led the visiting delegation. Their presence underscored a strategic collaboration between the African Union and the International Center for Transitional Justice. This joint effort seeks to cultivate sustainable resolutions for the conflicts that have impacted Chad.
Following the discussions, Ms. Samba Ovono Obono commended the pivotal role played by Chad’s national human rights institution. “We recognize the indispensable function of the National Human Rights Commission,” she stated. “Its work is absolutely vital, which is precisely why we are here today.”
The special representative further articulated the African Union’s tangible commitment to the transitional justice process. “The African Union will provide technical assistance,” she affirmed. “Our aim is to enhance capabilities, ensuring that transitional justice in Chad evolves into a potent instrument for achieving lasting peace, fostering social cohesion, and contributing to national development.”
Expressing her profound satisfaction with the productive dialogue, Maria Jose Samba Ovono Obono highlighted that the mission successfully identified the specific needs and challenges confronting the CNDH.
Concluding her remarks, she lauded the dedication demonstrated by Chad’s highest authorities and national institutions in their pursuit of social cohesion and the development of enduring solutions for peace across the nation.
