Katinan Koné Case: 'The Issue is More Political than Judicial,' Says Lawyer Hervé Gouaméné

Lawyer Hervé Gouaméné, president of the Ivorian Association for Human Rights (AIDH), stated that the incarceration of Justin Katinan Koné, vice-president of PPA-CI, is more political than judicial. He was placed under detention for charges of terrorist acts following statements made after the October 2025 presidential election. Gouaméné also raised concerns about the delay between the alleged facts and the initiation of proceedings, suggesting that this arrest is linked to his public statements.