The Citizen Movement for the Preservation of Liberties (MCPL) in Chad has called for an independent investigation into the death of Fulbert Maouanodji, rejecting the official claim that he died by suicide through self-immolation.
In a strongly worded press release issued on August 5, the MCPL condemned what it described as the “heinous assassination” of Maouanodji in the city of Abéché.
The group criticised the explanation given by the Attorney General at the Abéché Court of Appeal, stating that the reported suicide fails to reflect the “murky circumstances” surrounding the case.
“The murky circumstances of his death rightly prove that Chadians are being thrown to the wolves and abandoned to their sad fate. The protection of people and property is nothing but a pipe dream,” the statement declared.
MCPL coordinator Sosthène Mbernodji urged the authorities to act immediately to uncover the truth.
“We demand the exhumation of his body and an autopsy to determine the true causes of his death. Furthermore, an independent investigation must be opened to find the perpetrators and accomplices of this ignoble death, which is beyond comprehension,” he said.
The death of Fulbert Maouanodji has stirred outrage among civil society and human rights defenders in Chad, who view the case as emblematic of the country’s broader challenges related to justice, accountability, and the protection of civil liberties.
MCPL’s statement reflects growing demands within Chadian society for transparency and justice, as concerns mount over the handling of politically sensitive cases. The group’s call adds further pressure on authorities to allow an impartial inquiry into the circumstances of Maouanodji’s death.
As the nation awaits official responses, the demand for an independent probe continues to resonate with citizens seeking clarity, justice, and reform in a country still grappling with the legacy of repression and impunity.
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