US EditionIvory Coast: 50 Protesters Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
The court sentenced 26 protesters to three years following demonstrations over the exclusion of key opposition candidates, with 237 arrests reported during the rally.
- On Friday, a court in Ivory Coast sentenced 26 opposition protesters to 36 months in prison, the opposition party's lawyer said.
- Thousands of Ivorians have been protesting the exclusion of Tidjane Thiam, opposition leader, who earlier this year was ruled ineligible due to French citizenship, while former President Laurent Gbagbo was also barred.
- During the Oct. 11 demonstrations, at least 237 people were arrested during a large rally against the exclusion of opposition candidates.
- The exclusions have intensified political conflict ahead of the vote, as protesters said they aim to clear the way for President Alassane Ouattara's fourth-term bid amid Ivory Coast elections' historical tensions and violence.
- Hundreds of detainees are awaiting trial while the nation heads to the polls on Oct. 25, with hearings scheduled to continue on Oct. 22 following the Oct. 11 demonstrations.
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According to the prosecutor, about 700 people were arrested for holding the ban on demonstrations, in particular with a view to challenging President Alassane Ouattara's candidacy for a fourth term. One hundred and five other offenders will be tried in Abidjan next week.
Ivorian Courts Jail 26 People For Three Years Over Banned Protests
Courts in Ivory Coast have sentenced 26 people accused of taking part in banned demonstrations ahead of next week's presidential elections to three years in prison, two lawyers told AFP Friday.
Ivory Coast bans protest ahead of presidential vote
Ivory Coast authorities have imposed a sweeping two-month ban on political rallies and demonstrations just a week before a presidential election, in a move further restricting opposition activity.The ban, announced late Friday by the interior and defence ministries, applies to all political parties and groups except the five candidates officially approved to contest the October 25 vote.It comes amid rising tensions following the exclusion of opp…
Twenty-six people were sentenced on Thursday to 36 months in prison in Côte d'Ivoire, in particular for "disturbing public order", accused of having participated in prohibited demonstrations, learned the AFP Friday from two lawyers, one of whom is a member of the main opposition party. The political climate is tense in the country, at eight days [...] The Presidential article in Côte d'Ivoire: 3 years in prison for 26 people appeared first on L-…
The first trials of demonstrators arrested during the 11 October march resulted in heavy convictions, while the opposition maintained pressure before the 25 October presidential elections.
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