Title: Success Masra meets Félix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa: a hope of resolution for the Chadian crisis
Introduction :
In a recent development of the political crisis in Chad, Chadian opponent Succès Masra traveled to Kinshasa, where he had the opportunity to meet Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi. This meeting is of crucial importance, because Félix Tshisekedi plays a mediating role in the Chadian crisis within the Economic Community of Central African States. While the violent repression of the demonstration on October 20, 2022 pushed Succès Masra to leave his country, this meeting offers new hope for a resolution of the crisis shaking Chad.
A determined mediator:
Félix Tshisekedi, as Congolese president and ECCAS mediator, has the mission of bringing together all parties in conflict, listening to their demands and proposing solutions for a peaceful settlement. The complexity of this mediation is underlined by Christophe Lutundula Apala, the head of Congolese diplomacy, during a press conference in Kinshasa. He insists on the delicate role of President Tshisekedi, who must juggle between the different parties to the conflict and try to bring them together.
The expected return of Succès Masra:
The question of Succès Masra’s return to Chad remains delicate, given that he is the subject of an international arrest warrant. However, during the press conference, Christophe Lutundula Apala indicates that progress has been made in this direction. President Tshisekedi plans to meet another Chadian opponent and wishes to visit Chad as many times as necessary to carry out his mediation mission. The return of Succès Masra could thus be an important step towards easing the political situation in Chad.
Request for lifting of the international arrest warrant:
Meanwhile, in Ndjamena, a group of lawyers from the Les Transformateurs party are asking the attorney general to withdraw the international arrest warrant against Succès Masra. They consider that this mandate is void, because the author does not have the power to issue it, being no longer a magistrate. Furthermore, they question the reasons given to justify this warrant, calling them inconsistent with the alleged offenses. This request to lift the arrest warrant highlights concerns related to possible manipulation of institutions for the purpose of settling political scores.
Conclusion :
The meeting between Succès Masra and Félix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa offers some hope for a peaceful resolution of the Chadian crisis. Félix Tshisekedi’s role as mediator is of great importance, and his commitment to meeting the different parties shows his determination to find a solution. The return of Succès Masra to Chad could be a crucial step, but it will depend on the lifting of the international arrest warrant against him. In this complex situation, it is essential to preserve the legitimacy of institutions and promote constructive dialogue to restore political stability in Chad.