Côte d'Ivoire: Opposition journalists detained for insulting President Ouattara

Two journalists and an administrator for the opposition newspaper 'Notre Voie' have been held by police since they were arrested on 24 November for allegedly publishing false information on President Alassane Ouattara. A Media Foundation for West Africa correspondent reported that publisher César Etou and political desk chief Boga Sivori were arrested in connection with a 21 November article that claimed President Ouattara had acquired luxury Mercedes Benz cars for himself and members of his cabinet.