AJPD Denounces Rejection of Conditional Release for Activists and Carlos São Vicente
The Association for Justice, Peace, and Democracy (AJPD), which advocates for the enforcement of human rights in the country, has expressed concern over the situation of four political activists and businessman Carlos São Vicente, who remain in detention.
According to Serra Bangu, president of the non-governmental organization, the situation represents a clear violation of the law.
It should be noted that, in February of this year, a working group from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights concluded that the detention of the Luso-Angolan businessman was arbitrary and constituted a violation of the right to a fair trial.
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