Hissène Habré, Chadian politician and war criminal, 5th president of Chad (died 2021)

Hissène Habré, also spelled Hissen Habré, was a Chadian politician and convicted war criminal who served as the 5th president of Chad from 1982 until he was deposed in 1990.

The president of Chad is the head of state of Chad, and the commander-in-chief of the Chadian National Army. The presidency is the highest executive position in the country. The president is directly elected for a double five-year term.

August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 140 days remain until the end of the year.