A journalist was detained in Bissau for reporting on the low turnout in Guinea-Bissau's constitutional referendum. The man was allegedly kidnapped on Sunday night and taken to a police station. The case raises concerns about press freedom in the country.
The journalist was allegedly pursued by security forces after publishing information about the low voter participation in the constitutional referendum. This incident occurs in a context of political tension in Guinea-Bissau.
The authorities have not yet officially commented on the journalist's detention. Organizations defending press freedom have expressed concern about this case.
