Amnesty International has criticized the Chadian government for failing to deliver justice one year after a crackdown on a demonstration against the extension of military rule. In October 2022, police and soldiers opened fire on young protestors, resulting in over 100 deaths and nearly 1,000 injuries. The government promised an investigation but has since conducted unfair trials and ignored the responsibility of those involved. The current head of state, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, came to power in 2021 and initially promised to return power to civilians after an 18-month transition, but extended his rule by two years in October 2022.

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