Paris, July 26, 2021 Note to editors
RECKYA MADOUGOU: INCARCERATION HUMILIATING AND UNFOUNDED
Despite the denunciation by several associations of the deterioration of human rights in this country, Reckya Madougou’s detention is not an isolated case of a prisoner of conscience. A CRIET judge was forced to flee Benin after declaring that Madame Madougou’s arrest and imprisonment had been requested by the powers that be.
The request for release filed by his lawyers on July 12 was rejected by the examining magistrate, who argued that further questioning and confrontation were necessary…
Mario Stasi: “There is absolutely nothing, either in the investigation file, or in the existence of obvious guarantees of representation, to justify this detention, which is moreover humiliating; the judicial treatment of Madame Madougou is unworthy of a democracy! ”
We would be happy to put you in touch with Mario Stasi.
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About RECKYA MADOUGOU: Reckya Madougou is an emblematic figure in the fight for peace and democracy in Benin. A former Minister of Justice from 2008 to 2013, she made a name for herself by initiating the “Touche pas à ma constitution” campaign, which contributed to a peaceful transition of power in 2006. She later became an international consultant to African governments, and has won numerous awards, including the Woman of Courage award from the US State Department.
Press contacts: Agence LEXPOSIA – 01 44 83 66 70/76/77
Enzo Zappalà – ezappala@lexposia.com – 06 02 59 65 96
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Frédéric Bonaventura – fbonaventura@lexposia.com – 06 20 59 83 67
Paris, July 26, 2021 Note to editors
RECKYA MADOUGOU: HUMILIATING AND UNFOUNDED INCARCERATION
Despite the grievances put forward by several associations on the deterioration of human rights in Benin, the detention of Reckya Madougou is not a standalone case of prisoner of conscience. Notably, one judge of the CRIET had to escape Benin for having declared that the arrest and incarceration of Mrs. Madougou were commissioned by the established power.
The request for her release filed by her lawyers on July12th has been rejected by the investigating magistrate on the grounds that proceeding to further interrogatories and confrontations was necessary…
Mario Stasi: “Absolutely nothing, whether it is inside the investigation file, or the existence of guarantees of legal representation, justifies this detention, extremely humiliating, the judicial treatment of Mrs. Madougou is unworthy of a so-called democracy!”
We are at your disposal to put you in contact with Mario Stasi.
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On Reckya Madougou: Reckya Madougou is an emblematic figure in the continuing struggle for peace and democracy in Benin. Former Minister of Justice from 2008 to 2013, she made herself known by initiating the campaign: ‘Touche pas à ma constitution’, that contributed to a pacific power transition in 2006. Thereafter, she became an international consultant for African governments and was rewarded by numerous distinctions such as the Woman of Courage award awarded by the US State Department.
Press contacts: Agence LEXPOSIA – 01 44 83 66 70/76/77
Enzo Zappalà – ezappala@lexposia.com – 06 02 59 65 96
Laura Hong – lhong@lexposia.com – 07 56 27 11 08
Frédéric Bonaventura – fbonaventura@lexposia.com – 06 20 59 83 67
