Justice at Agadez

Justice at Agadez

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 21, 2006

Runtime

1h 18m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

70%

Original Title

Justice à Agadez

Director

Christian Lelong

Description

In the Western African country of Niger, the official justice system of this former French colony is based on the Napoleonic Code. A small percentage of the population still subscribe to superstitious beliefs and seek the advice of traditional healers. But in this largely Muslim nation, many citizens seek justice from the local Islamic judge, or 'Cadi,' who interprets Koranic Law.