CHAD:Yesterday was full of drama during the trial of Chad's former President Hissene Habre who was forcibly brought to court for the second day of his trial for crimes against humanity.
The trial has been suspended until 7 September after Mr Habre and his lawyers refused to speak to the judge.
The court in Senegal's capital, Dakar, has now appointed new lawyers to represent him.
Mr Habre denies responsibility for the deaths and disappearance of thousands of people between 1982 and 1990.
The newly appointed lawyers were given 45 days to prepare their case
"You have the duty to defend Hissene Habre even against his will so a fair trial can take place," the judge told them.
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