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Succes Masra denies the charges against him, which relate to inter-communal clashes that left dozens dead in May.
Chad’s former prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for disseminating racist and xenophobic messages that incited violence.
Defence lawyer Kadjilembay Francis told reporters following Saturday’s ruling at a court in the Chadian capital, N’Djamena, that Masra would appeal his sentence.
“He has just been subjected to ignominy and unworthy humiliation,” Francis said.
Masra, who was prime minister between January and May…
