**Updates IFEX alerts dated 12 and 4 January 1996, and 22 December 1995** On 12 June 1996, an appeal court confirmed the two-year jail sentences handed down against three journalists of the opposition daily “La Voie” for insulting President Henri Konan Bedie. The three journalists–Abou Drahamane Sangare, director of publications of the Nouvel Horizon group, […]
**Updates IFEX alerts dated 12 and 4 January 1996,
and 22 December 1995**
On 12 June 1996, an appeal court confirmed the two-year jail
sentences handed down against three journalists of the opposition
daily “La Voie” for insulting President Henri Konan Bedie. The
three journalists–Abou Drahamane Sangare, director of
publications of the Nouvel Horizon group, which owns “La Voie”;
reporter Emmanuel Kore; and deputy editor Freedom Neruda–plan to
appeal to the Supreme Court.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
release of Abou Drahamane Sangar, Emmanuel Kore and Freedom
Neruda
Appeals To
His Excellency Henri Konan Bedie
President
La Presidence
Boulevard Clozel
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
Fax: +225 21 1425 (if fails, try +225 33 1425)Minister of Communications
Ministry of Communications
Fax: +255 22 2297
His Excellency Faustin Kouame
Minister of Justice
Ministry of Justice
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
no fax number available
Please copy appeals to the originator if possible.
