By RFPosted on 03-08-2019Modified on 03-08-2019 at 03:12
The head of the liberal bloc Faya Millimono was imprisoned in the central prison of Conakry, Friday, August 2, following a complaint against him for defamation. He had falsely accused the current interim Minister of Justice, Mohamed Lamine Fofana, of being a former rebel before retracting.
Faya Millimono admitted to having made a mistake. Contrary to what the opponent said in a speech, Guinea's current justice minister Mohamed Lamine Fofana did not take part in the rebellion in 2000. A recognition of the facts that did not prevent Faya's indictment. Millimono for defamation, then his incarceration at Conakry Central Prison.
At the end of the hearing by the dean of the examining magistrates this Friday, the defense is surprised by the turn of events. " It's excessive, it does not deserve detention because Faya Millimono has apologized, " insists Master Salifou Beavogui. When he was fourth in the presidential election in 2015, the leader of the Liberal bloc was already under judicial control in another case of disturbing public order - he had maintained a protest banned by the authorities.
However, this warrant placement is not political, the prosecution says. According to the penal code, in case of defamation, the sentences can go up to 1 year of imprisonment. Despite the judicial vacations, the speed of the decision is justified according to Master Adama Skel Fofana, because such allegations " are dangerous for the stability of the country, " says the lawyer.
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