Who was Habré's main international ally during his presidency?
USA
Germany
China
Russia
Answer
His main international ally during his presidency was the United States, who provided support and training to his military. The U.S. government was aware of Habré's human rights abuses, but turned a blind eye to them in order to maintain a strategic partnership with his government. This support helped Habré to remain in power for over a decade, during which time he committed widespread atrocities against his own people.
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