Lawyers warn of health decline among five detained Central African activists
Five civil society actors held at Bangui's Roux camp prison since October 15 face a worsening health situation, their lawyers say.
Five civil society activists remain held at the Roux camp prison in Bangui, nearly a month after their arrest on October 15. They were detained in the wake of a "dead city" day against rising fuel prices and the high cost of living.
Their lawyers say the health of some detainees has deteriorated. The activists are now waiting for the next step in the judicial procedure. Their arrests have drawn reactions from the opposition, civil society groups and some figures close to the government.
The packet does not say when the judicial procedure will move forward or what charges, if any, the five face.
Why it mattersThe five detainees and their families face continued custody while lawyers report declining health among some of them.