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Michá was active with the [[Progress Party of Equatorial Guinea]] (PPGE), a banned political party opposing the long-dominant [[Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea]].<ref name=US>{{cite web |url=https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/160119.pdf |title=Equatorial Guinea |author= |date= |work= |publisher=[[US State Department]] |accessdate=19 January 2012}}</ref> |
Michá was active with the [[Progress Party of Equatorial Guinea]] (PPGE), a banned political party opposing the long-dominant [[Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea]].<ref name=US>{{cite web |url=https://www.state.gov/documents/organization/160119.pdf |title=Equatorial Guinea |author= |date= |work= |publisher=[[US State Department]] |accessdate=19 January 2012}}</ref> |
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In late March 2008, he was arrested without a warrant.<ref name="AI1">{{cite web |url=http://www.amnesty.org.uk/actions_details.asp?ActionID=724 |title=Five prisoners of conscience - Imprisoned on politically motivated charges |author= |date=15 October 2010 |work= |publisher=[[Amnesty International]] |accessdate=19 January 2012}}</ref> Within a week, fellow PPGE activists [[Cruz Obiang Ebele]], [[Gumersindo Ramírez Faustino]], [[Juan Ecomo Ndong]], [[Gerardo Angüe Mangue]], and Bonifacio Nguema Ndong were also arrested. Michá was held for two months at the police station, turning which time he was allegedly tortured.<ref name="AI1" /> |
In late March 2008, he was arrested without a warrant.<ref name="AI1">{{cite web |url=http://www.amnesty.org.uk/actions_details.asp?ActionID=724 |title=Five prisoners of conscience - Imprisoned on politically motivated charges |author= |date=15 October 2010 |work= |publisher=[[Amnesty International]] |accessdate=19 January 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110903070956/http://amnesty.org.uk/actions_details.asp?ActionID=724 |archivedate=3 September 2011 |df= }}</ref> Within a week, fellow PPGE activists [[Cruz Obiang Ebele]], [[Gumersindo Ramírez Faustino]], [[Juan Ecomo Ndong]], [[Gerardo Angüe Mangue]], and Bonifacio Nguema Ndong were also arrested. Michá was held for two months at the police station, turning which time he was allegedly tortured.<ref name="AI1" /> |
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In May 2008, the six men were charged with knowledge of a weapons cache in the home of another PPGE activist, Saturnino Ncogo. Ncogo had died in prison on early March in suspicious circumstances. Authorities alleged he had thrown himself from the top bunk of his cell to commit suicide, but relatives received his body in an advanced state of decomposition, and no investigation was ever conducted.According to Amnesty International, the six men were given an unfair trial at which no evidence was presented save the weapons from Ncogo's home and the statements the six had made under duress; in addition, the six defendants alleged that police had altered their statements after the defendants had signed them.<ref name="AI1" /> |
In May 2008, the six men were charged with knowledge of a weapons cache in the home of another PPGE activist, Saturnino Ncogo. Ncogo had died in prison on early March in suspicious circumstances. Authorities alleged he had thrown himself from the top bunk of his cell to commit suicide, but relatives received his body in an advanced state of decomposition, and no investigation was ever conducted.According to Amnesty International, the six men were given an unfair trial at which no evidence was presented save the weapons from Ncogo's home and the statements the six had made under duress; in addition, the six defendants alleged that police had altered their statements after the defendants had signed them.<ref name="AI1" /> |
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Despite being charged with unrelated crimes, the six were tried alongside [[Simon Mann]], a UK national who had helped to organize a [[2004 Equatorial Guinea coup d'état attempt|2004 coup attempt]].<ref>{{cite web |
Despite being charged with unrelated crimes, the six were tried alongside [[Simon Mann]], a UK national who had helped to organize a [[2004 Equatorial Guinea coup d'état attempt|2004 coup attempt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://report2009.amnesty.org/en/regions/africa/equatorial-guinea|title=Equatorial Guinea|author=|date=|work=|publisher=[[Amnesty International]]|accessdate=19 January 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217101806/http://report2009.amnesty.org/en/regions/africa/equatorial-guinea|archivedate=17 December 2010|df=}}</ref> The six PPGE members were given sentences of one to five years apiece.<ref name="AI1" /> |
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The US State Department considers Michá a [[political prisoner]], and has objected to his continued imprisonment.<ref name=US /> Amnesty International named him a prisoner of conscience, and has called for his immediate release.<ref name="AI1" /> |
The US State Department considers Michá a [[political prisoner]], and has objected to his continued imprisonment.<ref name=US /> Amnesty International named him a prisoner of conscience, and has called for his immediate release.<ref name="AI1" /> |
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Revision as of 09:36, 20 September 2017
Emiliano Esono Michá | |
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| Nationality | Equatoguinean |
| Occupation | Political activist |
| Known for | 2008 arrest |
| Political party | Progress Party of Equatorial Guinea |
Emiliano Esono Michá is an Equatoguinean political activist currently imprisoned on weapons possession charges. His imprisonment drew protest from the US State Department and Amnesty International, the latter of which named him a prisoner of conscience.
Michá was active with the Progress Party of Equatorial Guinea (PPGE), a banned political party opposing the long-dominant Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea.[1]
In late March 2008, he was arrested without a warrant.[2] Within a week, fellow PPGE activists Cruz Obiang Ebele, Gumersindo Ramírez Faustino, Juan Ecomo Ndong, Gerardo Angüe Mangue, and Bonifacio Nguema Ndong were also arrested. Michá was held for two months at the police station, turning which time he was allegedly tortured.[2]
In May 2008, the six men were charged with knowledge of a weapons cache in the home of another PPGE activist, Saturnino Ncogo. Ncogo had died in prison on early March in suspicious circumstances. Authorities alleged he had thrown himself from the top bunk of his cell to commit suicide, but relatives received his body in an advanced state of decomposition, and no investigation was ever conducted.According to Amnesty International, the six men were given an unfair trial at which no evidence was presented save the weapons from Ncogo's home and the statements the six had made under duress; in addition, the six defendants alleged that police had altered their statements after the defendants had signed them.[2]
Despite being charged with unrelated crimes, the six were tried alongside Simon Mann, a UK national who had helped to organize a 2004 coup attempt.[3] The six PPGE members were given sentences of one to five years apiece.[2]
The US State Department considers Michá a political prisoner, and has objected to his continued imprisonment.[1] Amnesty International named him a prisoner of conscience, and has called for his immediate release.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Equatorial Guinea" (PDF). US State Department. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Five prisoners of conscience - Imprisoned on politically motivated charges". Amnesty International. 15 October 2010. Archived from the original on 3 September 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Equatorial Guinea". Amnesty International. Archived from the original on 17 December 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
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