In Chad trials are due to have begun inside a prison for around 400 protesters who were arrested last month during pro-democracy demonstrations. BBC News reports that dozens of people were killed during the protests – rights groups said they were shot by the security forces. Those arrested are being held in a remote prison, and lawyers have gone on strike to protest against their alleged mistreatment.
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