France, March 13 -- Several organisations, including the Chadian League of Human Rights and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), have accused Chad's National State Security Agency (ANS) of systematically targeting the political opposition.

Speaking to RFI on Thursday, Justice Minister and Human Rights Minister Youssouf Tom acknowledged that abuses can occur, but said the judicial system addresses them.

"If these are judicial cases, those concerned are handed over to the justice system to carry out investigations," he told RFI's correspondent in the capital, N'Djamena.

"There is no country without intelligence services. The issue is about ensuring proper oversight," he said.

Tom was responding to accusations present...