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Hissène Habré Trial – Luxembourg financial contribution
On the occasion of the donors round-table which took place in Dakar on 24 November 2010, Luxembourg announced its intention to financially contribute to the organisation of the trial of the former Chadian President Hissène Habré, accused of war crimes, crimes against Humanity and acts of torture.
The African Union mandated Senegal in July 2006 “to prosecute Hissène Habré and put him on trial, on behalf of Africa, in a competent Senegalese court with guarantees for a fair trial”.
Luxembourg’s financial contribution will amount to 100 000 euros and will be spread over the whole duration of the trial. This contribution is in line with Luxembourg’s commitment to the fight against impunity and the promotion of justice.
For the Luxembourg authorities, the organisation of this trial in good conditions on African soil bears great significance, and honours the country hosting the trial as well as Africa as a whole.