Summary
A trial has started for Moussa Mara, the former prime minister of Mali, who is jailed by the military government. Mara is accused of making a supportive post about political prisoners online. The trial is being held in a special cybercrime court in Bamako.
Key Facts
- Moussa Mara is the former prime minister of Mali.
- He is being tried in a special cybercrime court in Bamako.
- Mara visited political prisoners and expressed support for them online.
- His supportive post led to four charges, including undermining the state’s credibility and inciting public disorder.
- Mali is under military ruler General Assimi Goita, who took power through coups in 2020 and 2021.
- Mali’s military government postponed elections and dissolved political parties in 2025.
- Mali, along with Burkina Faso and Niger, has withdrawn from the International Criminal Court.
- These countries have ended defense cooperation with Western nations and are strengthening ties with Russia.
