Alex Barga
Is case active: Yes
Country:Mozambique
Region:Sub-Saharan Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Detained
Years active:2025
Alex Barga is a Mozambican poet, writer, editor, and publisher who was arrested without a warrant on January 12, 2025 in Marracuene District alongside others. He was later confirmed to be in custody and is currently detained in Maputo following charges of “planning a coup d’état,” which he denies. His detention has been criticized by PEN International as linked to his literary and publishing activities, and he remains in detention as bail has been denied.