Maabio Case: An Ivorian Arrested for Supporting Violence Against Her

A man was arrested on April 9 after posting a message on Facebook supporting domestic violence. Located in Daloa, he was transferred to Abidjan following a summons from the Ministry of Women's Affairs after stating that he found it 'logical' to hit a woman. Minister Nassénéba Touré stated that such remarks would not be tolerated and that legal action would be taken.