5 civil society actors interviewed

By Mathilde LERAT l LNC
Translated into English by Isabella Luisa CAPELLI l LAM

(Bangui November 12, 2026 LNC) Detainees at Roux camp prison, Bangui, five civil society actors interviewed on October 15, in the sillage of the day “dead city” against rising living standards and high fuel prices the court proceedings. Nevertheless, their lawyers are concerned about the deteriorating health status of some. In turn, their arrests provoke widespread reactions, including from some actors close to power.
Their lawyers warn of deteriorating health status. Élysée Nguémalé would suffer from severe lower back pain. Barry Mardios, suspected of having tuberculosis, would have been placed in isolation since November 9th.
In passing; The five civil society actors arrested are Quentin Ngouando, Coordinator of the I Gwe Movement, Élysée Nguemalé, Observatory for Democratic Governance in Central Africa, Steve Bendo, Barry Mardios and Igor Mokpem.
The lawyers complained of harsh conditions of detention, such as the lack of lighting and hygiene in the premises of the National Security Company (CNS), before being placed under warrant at the military prison of Camp Roux.
Even if their detention is vividly denounced by human rights organizations and opposition leaders, who demand their release.
But on the judicial plane, the five men were prosecuted mainly for disturbing public order and inciting civil disobedience.
Add to that the fact that the authorities are talking about alleged links to political officials and armed groups, and apparently, of a power reversal project. Of openly false allegations, totally fabricated, which are obviously disputed by the plaintiffs.
Also, a trial, the date of which is not yet known, will shed light on all this.

LNC
Date: November 12, 2026
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