The Baku Initiative Group (BIG) has issued a statement strongly condemning the unlawful detention of Kemi Seba, a famous activist fighting for the rights of African nations, by French law enforcement agencies.
The statement of the Baku Initiative Group reads: “This unlawful action is not only a gross violation of personal freedom and human rights, but also must be considered as an attempt to suppress the struggle of African nations against neo-colonialism and their right to sovereignty.
Kemi Seba has long been a vocal opponent of neo-colonial policies and is one of the key figures in the fight for African independence. His arrest not only violates freedom of expression and political activity, but also proves that France is still trying to maintain its presence and influence in Africa through illegitimate means. These actions demonstrate that the French state has not yet abandoned its colonial mindset and is trying to maintain its hegemony.
Kemi Seba is a political prisoner and his detention is directly linked to his political activities.
The Baku Initiative Group calls on the international community, human rights advocates and international organizations to condemn this illegal act, and urges the French government to immediately and unconditionally release Kemi Seba.
Everyone's freedom of movement within the law is inviolable, and no state has the right to deprive individuals of this right by force.
The right of African nations to determine their own future freely and fairly must be guaranteed, and any interference with their sovereignty must be resolutely rejected.
We, as the Baku Initiative Group, consider this incident as a manifestation of France's neo-colonial policy in Africa, which has been going on for many years, and call for global solidarity to initiate a genuine decolonization process in the region.”
