The judicial proceedings concerning General Abdoulaye Miskine, also known by his birth name Martin Koumtamadji, remain in a state of prolonged stagnation. Despite being listed on the general docket for a special session of the criminal chamber at the N’Djamena Court of Appeal on Monday, May 25, 2026, the highly anticipated hearing was ultimately removed from the schedule. This latest development follows several years of the general’s detention without a formal trial.

According to official documents, the case was filed under reference number 093/2022. Abdoulaye Miskine stands accused alongside several other individuals, including Adoum Rakhis, Ringo Djouma, and Abdoulaye Gros. The charges are extensive and grave, encompassing criminal association, the formation and participation in insurgent movements, kidnapping, illegal confinement, severe abuse, rape, and property extortion. The alleged location of these offenses is Tissi.

General Miskine was apprehended in November 2019 in N’Djamena and has since been held at the Klessoum detention facility for over six and a half years without ever facing judgment. The most recent hearing, initially set for May 25, 2026, was reportedly suspended. While some attributed this suspension to the sudden passing of a court clerk, no new date has been communicated since. This lack of clarity further intensifies concerns surrounding an already sensitive and protracted legal matter.

Reports from various local sources indicate that the case has been indefinitely removed from the court calendar. Individuals familiar with the situation suggest that political pressures may be actively obstructing the progression of the trial for the former leader of the Front démocratique du peuple centrafricain (FDPC), despite the extensive period of his detention and repeated appeals from his legal counsel and family members.

Adding another layer of complexity, the Central African Republic had previously sought Miskine’s extradition, a request that Chad chose not to fulfill. His involvement in the 2019 Khartoum Peace Accord further underscores the intricate political and regional dimensions intertwined with this challenging judicial file.

Concerns about General Miskine’s health have also been frequently raised. For several years, his inner circle has voiced alarms regarding his struggles with kidney insufficiency, high blood pressure, impaired vision, and significant weight loss. He has required hospitalization on multiple occasions, notably in 2025, a year during which he also initiated a hunger strike following the confiscation of his prescribed medications.

For those advocating on his behalf, this situation exemplifies a prolonged detention without due process. Conversely, judicial authorities officially maintain that the case remains active within the legal system. However, the abrupt cancellation of the May 25, 2026, hearing has reignited criticism regarding the persistent deadlock in this case, which sits at the critical juncture of judicial, security, and political interests between Chad and the Central African Republic.

As of now, no new date for the resumption of the trial has been announced. The case of Abdoulaye Miskine thus remains in limbo, with no clear path towards a judgment, release, or extradition in sight.