Human Rights Watch has reported that Chad's military was responsible for the deaths of several detainees arrested after protests in October 2022. The group stated that at least four people died en route to Koro Toro prison, with six more dying at the prison itself. The actual death toll is believed to be higher than reported.
The protests erupted in response to interim leader Mahamat Deby Itno's extension of power for two years. Security forces used live ammunition during the demonstrations, resulting in the deaths of at least 60 individuals. This unrest marked a significant departure for Chad, which had experienced minimal public dissent during the rule of Deby Itno's father, who governed for over three decades until his assassination in 2021.
