House arrestMay 12, 2018
Return to the Comoros
Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi returns to the Comoros during Ramadan.
A detention that continues
Since 2018, uninterrupted deprivation of liberty
First placed under house arrest, then in pretrial detention, the situation of Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi has continued over time. This timeline presents the main stages of this evolution, from May 2018 to today.
Summary
From house arrest to pretrial detention, this timeline retraces the main stages of deprivation of liberty since 2018. Health concerns, access to care, and an international opinion on arbitrariness are key points.
This page summarizes the main factual stages of the case.
Key dates
May 12, 2018
Return to the Comoros
May 19, 2018
Placed under house arrest
August 20, 2018
Pretrial detention
Nov 19, 2018
UN opinion on arbitrary detention
Jan 2, 2020
Order for release for treatment not implemented
Nov 2022
Sentenced to life imprisonment
Detailed timeline
2018
House arrestMay 19, 2018
Placed under house arrest
Seven days after returning to the Comoros, he is placed under house arrest and his freedom of movement is restricted.
House arrestAugust 19, 2018
Theoretical end of house arrest
The house arrest period reaches its theoretical end, without full restoration of his freedom.
Pretrial detentionAugust 20, 2018
Placed in pretrial detention
The very next day, his situation shifts to pretrial detention, extending his deprivation of liberty.
International opinionNovember 19, 2018
UN Working Group opinion
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention considers this deprivation of liberty arbitrary.
2019
Health2019
Health deterioration
Over the months, concerns increase regarding his health and access to appropriate care.
2020
HealthJanuary 2, 2020
Order for provisional release for treatment
A provisional medical release is ordered, but the decision is not implemented.
2022
TrialNovember 2022
Trial and conviction
Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi is tried and then sentenced to life imprisonment.
Current situation
Today - An unresolved situation
Since his initial placement under house arrest in May 2018, Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi's deprivation of liberty has continued over time. His health and access to care remain central concerns. Mobilization continues, peaceful and determined.
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