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Chad's Opposition Leader Receives 20-Year Sentence for Inciting Violence
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Chad's Opposition Leader Receives 20-Year Sentence for Inciting Violence

Chad's opposition leader, Success Masra, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for inciting violence and hate speech related to a deadly conflict earlier this year. The court found her responsible for exacerbating tensions during inter-communal clashes that resulted in 42 deaths. Masra, a prominent critic of the current government, faces severe repercussions for her political stance.

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