UN urges end to arbitrary detentions in Guinea-Bissau
Summary
The UN rights office welcomed the release of six opposition members detained in Guinea-Bissau after a recent military coup but called for an end to all arbitrary detentions and intimidation in the country.
Key Points
- The UN rights office welcomed the release of six opposition figures detained after Guinea-Bissau's recent coup.
- The six released individuals were close associates of Domingos Simoes Pereira, leader of the PAIGC party and detained since the coup.
- The army seized power on November 26, overthrowing President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and suspending the electoral process for a year.
- The UN called for the immediate and unconditional release of all those detained for exercising their human rights and expressed concern about potential enforced disappearances.
