Hissene Habre vs Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Hissène Habré led the Armed Forces of the North (FAN) to capture N'Djamena, overthrowing President Goukouni Oueddei. This ended the Transitional Government of National Unity and began Habré's rule over Chad.

Habré created the DDS, a secret police force that became the instrument of his repressive regime. The DDS was responsible for systematic torture, political imprisonment, and mass executions of perceived opponents.

Rebel forces led by Idriss D

The Extraordinary African Chambers in Senegal convicted Habr

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won the 2005 presidential election in a runoff, defeating Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. His populist campaign focused on fighting corruption, economic justice, and reviving revolutionary values.

Ahmadinejad called the Holocaust a 'myth' in a speech, sparking international outrage. This statement damaged Iran's relations with the West and Israel, and was condemned by many world leaders.

Ahmadinejad resumed uranium enrichment, defying UN Security Council resolutions. This led to multiple rounds of sanctions against Iran and heightened tensions with the US and Israel.

Ahmadinejad won a disputed re-election, leading to massive protests known as the Green Movement. The government violently suppressed the demonstrations, resulting in deaths and arrests, and deepening political divisions.

Ahmadinejad left office after two terms, barred from running again. He later faced political isolation and was arrested in 2018 for inciting unrest, but was released. His legacy remains divisive.