(RSF/IFEX) – Foday Fofana, journalist with the weekly “L’Independant”, was arrested on 13 October 1997 at the Alpha Yaya military camp in Conakry. Fofana had gone there to meet with the camp’s number two man, associate commander Piou, in regard to reports that the latter was behind several assaults against a civilian. As soon as […]
(RSF/IFEX) – Foday Fofana, journalist with the weekly
“L’Independant”, was arrested on 13 October 1997 at the Alpha
Yaya military camp in Conakry. Fofana had gone there to meet with
the camp’s number two man, associate commander Piou, in regard to
reports that the latter was behind several assaults against a
civilian. As soon as Fofana stated the reason for his visit, he
was charged with “gathering information on behalf of a foreign
power”. Fofana was taken initially to National Security in
Conakry and then to police headquarters, where he was held for
one month. Afterwards, Fofana was transferred to the central
detention house.
Other charges later brought against Fofana are “attempting to
threaten the security of the State”, “falsehood and use of
deception”, and “attempting to usurp in name and deed”. Fofana is
currently awaiting trial.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Article 19 of which
states that every individual “has the right to access, receive
and spread information and ideas through any medium…”
immediate release of Foday Fofana
Appeals To
His Excellency Lansana Conte
President of the Republic of Guinea
Conakry, Guinea
Fax: +224 41 16 73
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