Cameroon
Michel Thierry Atangana takes legal battle to European Union

Michel Thierry Atangana arrives at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on 28 February 2014.
Michel Thierry Atangana arrives at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on 28 February 2014. © Alain Jocard/AFP
Atangana, who was held prisoner in Cameroon for 17 years, wants the French legislation inspired by his case to be transposed into EU law. It provides protection for citizens who are arbitrarily imprisoned while they are abroad. [...]
Published on 27.03.2024 at 04:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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