Benin: CRIET Makes Rights Protection a Key Focus for Judicial Year 2026-2027 – La Nouvelle Tribune

The Benin Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) announces its judicial reopening on October 12, 2026, under the theme 'Humanizing criminal justice: balancing fundamental rights protection and repressive efficiency.' The court aims to focus on effectively sanctioning economic crimes and acts of terrorism while preserving the dignity and rights of the accused, following a previous year dedicated to anti-terrorism efforts. Prosecutor Mario Mètonou reviewed six years of activity, including 816 terrorism cases and 770 detainees.