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Former Mali Prime Minister Sentenced for Supporting Critics

10/27/2025

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A Malian court sentenced Moussa Mara, the former prime minister of Mali, to two years in prison for expressing solidarity with jailed critics of the military junta.
He was convicted of undermining state authority and inciting public disorder.
Rights activists say the ruling underscores the crackdown on dissent and targets opposition leaders.
The decision heightens concerns about the shrinking space for free expression in Mali under military rule.

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A Malian court sentenced Moussa Mara, the former prime minister of Mali, to two years in prison for expressing solidarity with jailed critics of the military junta.
He was convicted of undermining state authority and inciting public disorder.
Rights activists say the ruling underscores the crackdown on dissent and targets opposition leaders.
The decision heightens concerns about the shrinking space for free expression in Mali under military rule.