Central African prosecutor investigates «ville morte» organisers
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lengosongo
The Bangui prosecutor’s office announced an investigation into the organisers of the «ville morte» day on 12 October 2026 and defended the arrest of several civil society leaders. Prosecutor Guy Martial Damanguéré said their actions may have contributed to public disorder, according to a statement issued by the prosecutor’s office on 17 October.
The Bangui prosecutor’s office announced on 17 October that it had opened an investigation to establish responsibility for the «ville morte» day planned for 12 October 2026, which did not take place. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the public prosecutor, Guy Martial Damanguéré.
The prosecutor’s office called on Central Africans to go about their business freely. The investigation follows calls by Central African civil society for a day of action, after it had urged people to take part in a «ville morte» day.
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