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Prisoners Face Decade Imprisonment For Espionage Charges

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Some detainees in Libreville have been waiting for their trials for 10 to 12 years. United Nations experts reported that some detainees at the Libreville central prison have been awaiting trial for 10 to 12 years. Experts report widespread impunity and the existence of unofficial detention sites, including the military security facility known as B2. Gabonese authorities stated they intend to improve the situation, specifically through legislative framework changes. Authorities in Gabon expressed a willingness to improve the situation by addressing the legislative framework. Charges against them include armed robbery, insurrectionary movement, rebellion, and possession of war weapons. Prisoners have been held for 16 months and now face a potential 10-year prison sentence on espionage charges.

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Sources · 7 independent

RFI Monde

“Libreville où certains détenus attendent leur procès depuis 10 à 12 ans.”

RFI Afrique

“certains détenus attendent leur procès depuis 10 à 12 ans.”

RFI Monde

“Libreville où certains détenus attendent leur procès depuis 10 à 12 ans. également une impunité généralisée selon les experts et des lieux de détention non reconnues officiellement”

RFI Monde

“les autorités gabonaises ont insisté sur leur volonté d'améliorer la situation, notamment le cadre législatif”

RFI Afrique

“prison centrale de Libreville où certains détenus attendent leur procès depuis 10.”

RFI Afrique

“prison centrale de Libreville où certains détenus attendent leur procès depuis 10. et les chefs d'accusation sont nombreux parmi eux, attraupement armé, mouvement insurrectionnel, rébellion ou encore détention, d'armes de guerre”

Iran International

“16 شهراً من حبسهم، وبتأمل 10 عاماً حبس بتهمة جاسوسية هم محكومون.”

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