Mali court jails ex-PM Mara after online post backing political prisoners
Summary
A court in Mali sentenced former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to one year in jail for a social media post showing support for political prisoners. The court ruled that his actions undermined the state's credibility and challenged the government's authority. Mara's legal team plans to appeal the decision.Key Facts
- Moussa Mara, a former prime minister of Mali, was sentenced to one year in prison.
- The sentence was given by Mali's National Cybercrime Centre court in Bamako.
- Mara's sentencing was due to a social media post supporting political prisoners.
- The court cited "undermining the credibility of the state" as a reason for the sentence.
- Mara also received a 12-month suspended sentence and a fine of 500,000 CFA francs ($887).
- He has been jailed since August 1 following his social media post on July 4.
- Mali is currently governed by a military regime led by General Assimi Goita.
- Elections in Mali have been postponed, and the political climate is tense.
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