The United Nations (UN) has expressed deep concern over allegations of torture and mistreatment by São Tomé's military related to the alleged coup attempt on November 25, 2022, as revealed in a recent report.
In a 15-page document addressed to the São Tomé and Príncipe government, seven UN experts questioned the alleged "torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment" of five detainees, with four reportedly dying in custody under the São Tomé military's watch.
These acts were allegedly carried out by the São Tomé and Príncipe armed forces during the. . .