Four activists detained for alleged role in inciting revolt released by Ivory Coast

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YAMOUSSOUKRO, 30 April, 2021 (TON): On Wednesday night, Pulcherie Gbalet, president of Alternative Ivorian citizen (ACI), captured for closed links to the opposition in Ivory Coast, was released.

In August 2020, Ms. Gbalet was charged with inciting revolt, calling for an insurrection, disturbing public order, violence and assault, and imprisoned at the Abidjan House of Arrest and Correction facility.

Gbalet’s organization was among opposition and civil society groups that called on protesters to march against a third term bid for President Alassane Ouattara.

Her lawyer, Lambert Kouamé Béné, who was pleased with the release, however said his client should not have gone to prison for her alleged role in the incident.

However, three other collaborators were also freed.

 

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