The judges have ordered the former Chadian leader to reappear in court for the second day of his trial for crimes against humanity.
This, after Hissene Habre had initially denounced the trial against him, in a chaotic first day of his trial.
However today’s trial was suspended after Habr’e and his lawyers refused to answer when called by the judge.
After being forced into court, Habre was forced out again – having just enough time to wave to his supporters.
Habre who has denied being responsible for thousands of deaths during his rule from 1982 to 1990, refused to recognise the court – shouting as he was dragged out.
The court will now be forced to appoint new lawyers fir Habre.
The trial’s being heard in Dakar, by a special chamber created by Senegal and the African Union.
Officials are hoping the trial will be a major milestone for African justice.
Habre’s government was responsible for an estimated 40,000 deaths, according to a report published in May 1992 by a 10-member truth commission, formed by Chad’s current President Idriss Deby.
