Chad is currently experiencing heightened political tensions following the recent sentencing of eight prominent opposition leaders to eight years in prison. This decision has sparked considerable outrage, with many observers and citizens expressing deep concern over what they perceive as a significant decline in public liberties. In response to this escalating situation, the Mouvement Patriotique du Salut (MPS), the nation’s ruling presidential party, has issued a call for all political stakeholders to prioritize “republican dialogue” as a path forward. We invite you to share your perspectives on this deepening divide between the government and the opposition.