The São Tomé National Police carried out 26 arrests at the barricades that appeared on Saturday, the first day of the electoral campaign. The authorities assure that the country is currently calm, but warned that they will have no tolerance for any public disorder.
The arrests occurred during episodes of barricades on public roads, a common practice in São Tomé and Príncipe during electoral periods. The police did not specify which parties were involved in the incidents that led to the arrests.
The security forces left a clear warning to the population, indicating that any attempt to disturb public order will be immediately suppressed. This stance aims to guarantee the proper functioning of the electoral campaign in the coming weeks.
The electoral campaign is taking place in a context of habitual political tension in São Tomé's General Elections, where episodes of barricades and street protests are frequently recorded. The authorities promise to maintain vigilance to ensure that the process proceeds without serious incidents.
