Bringing down a dictator

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In the late 1990s, lawyer Jacqueline Moudeina took on one of the most important cases in African legal history – the trial of Chad's former dictator Hissène Habré. He's a man who had massacred and tortured his people, including members of Jacqueline’s own family. She was determined to get justice, even if it took decades and meant risking her life. This programme was first broadcast on 3rd February 2019. Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Maryam Maruf Image: Jacqueline Moudeina Credit: JONAS EKSTROMER/AFP/Getty Images Get in touch: [email protected]