Chad

12 million people
690 USD GNI (PPP)
Press:
Not Free
Not Free

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News & Updates

Press Releases

Chad’s New Legal Code Criminalizes Homosexuality

September 17, 2014

Chad’s decision to introduce draconian penalties against LGBTI persons infringes on basic human rights.

Issues: 
Human Rights Defense, LGBTI Rights, Rule of Law
Regions: 
Sub-Saharan Africa
Freedom Alert

Election of Nigeria and Other Rights Abusers to UN Security Council is Alarming

October 18, 2013

Freedom House is concerned by United Nations General Assembly electing Saudi Arabia, Chad, and Nigeria as members of the United Nations Security Council.

Issues: 
Human Rights Defense, Intergovernmental Bodies, United Nations
Regions: 
Americas, Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
In the News

Nothing to Celebrate: The 17 Least-Free Places in the World

July 4, 2013

As Americans celebrate Independence Day and the world looks nervously toward uncertain political developments in Egypt, it's worth remembering the countries that have little to celebrate.  Click here to see a photo slideshow of the 'Worst of the Worst' countries.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Defense, Media Freedom, Rule of Law
Regions: 
Americas, Asia-Pacific, Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe
Press Releases

Appointees to African Union Panel on Côte d’Ivoire Lack Democratic Credentials

February 1, 2011

Freedom House today called into question the African Union’s decision to appoint the presidents of Chad and Mauritania to a panel tasked with solving the current leadership crisis in Côte d’Ivoire.

Issues: 
Elections, Human Rights Defense, Intergovernmental Bodies
Regions: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Signature Reports

Freedom in the World

Freedom of the Press

Special Reports

Worst of the Worst 2011: The World's Most Repressive Societies

Freedom House has prepared this special report entitled Worst of the Worst: The World’s Most Repressive Societies, as a companion to its annual survey on the state of global political rights and civil liberties, Freedom in the World. The special report provides summary country reports, tables, and graphical information on the countries that receive the lowest combined ratings for political rights and civil liberties in Freedom in the World, and whose citizens endure systematic and pervasive human rights violations.

Freedom in Sub-Saharan Africa 2007

Freedom House released an analysis of democracy in sub-Saharan Africa showing that the region has experienced notable increases in freedom over the past generation, although more setbacks than gains were seen in 2006.

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