Spokesperson Hisseine Abdoulaye addressed reporters at the Les Patriotes headquarters in Bololo, N’Djaména, outlining what the party describes as a deliberate campaign to silence dissent.

Security failures and political repression

The party highlighted deteriorating security across Chad, particularly in the Lake Chad basin where Boko Haram’s renewed offensives have overwhelmed national forces. Deadly intercommunal clashes in Wadi Fira have further strained stability, exposing systemic security gaps.

On the political front, Les Patriotes condemned what they term an authoritarian crackdown. They pointed to the recent eight-year prison terms handed to eight members of the GCAP (Concertation Group of Political Actors), including prominent figures like Succès Masra. Authorities also face criticism for the controversial killing of Yaya Dillo, which remains shrouded in controversy.

Allegations of fabricated charges

The opposition alliance argues the prosecutions were rushed and politically motivated, targeting dissent rather than addressing legitimate grievances. They dismiss charges such as illegal assembly, rebellion, and arms possession as baseless, claiming prosecutors relied on fabricated evidence.

Calls for action

Les Patriotes urged international observers, human rights groups, and democracy advocates to intervene urgently. Their demands include the immediate, unconditional release of all detained leaders within the GCAP framework and other political prisoners nationwide.

The party concluded with a rallying cry for national unity and dialogue, warning that continued repression risks plunging Chad deeper into instability and eroding democratic freedoms.