On 28 May 1996, Thierno Sadou Diallo, a reporter for the bi- weekly “Le Citoyen”, was taken in for questioning by Guinean authorities. He was later detained, and is currently being held in solitary confinement, without charge, in Conakry central prison. Diallo’s arrest follows an article published in the 20 May edition of “Le Citoyen” […]
On 28 May 1996, Thierno Sadou Diallo, a reporter for the bi-
weekly “Le Citoyen”, was taken in for questioning by Guinean
authorities. He was later detained, and is currently being held
in solitary confinement, without charge, in Conakry central
prison. Diallo’s arrest follows an article published in the 20
May edition of “Le Citoyen” which alleged that, in early
February, a police officer had stolen a suitcase belonging to
President Lansana Conte and which contained a diamond worth 50
million Guinean francs (approximately US$ 5000). Meanwhile, there
is speculation that other journalists of “Le Citoyen” could face
harassment from authorities in the coming days.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to authorities:
immediately and unconditionally released
instance an appropriate response to a crime of the press
freedom in Guinea
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and that it should
therefore abide by the contents of that treaty
Appeals To
His Excellency Lansana Conte
President of the Republic of Guinea
Conakry, Guinea
Fax: +224 41 16 73
Please copy appeals to the originator if possible.
