Benin: Kindjanhoundé case adjourned after lawyer appointed

On Monday, June 15, 2026, in Cotonou, the correctional chamber of the CRIET examined the case of police commissioner Delcoz Kindjanhoundé, charged with incitement to rebellion, incitement to hatred, and illegal possession of firearms. The defense was ensured by lawyer Julien Togbadja, newly appointed, leading to the adjournment of the hearing to July 20, 2026. Kindjanhoundé, who pleaded not guilty, contests the facts and claims to have acted in a personal capacity in a video criticizing security management. The proceedings, opened in February 2026, have been marked by several postponements.