Mali’s former prime minister, Moussa Mara, has been jailed and charged with “undermining the credibility of the state” after publishing a post on X in support of jailed political dissidents. His message, which called for justice and vowed to keep fighting, followed visits to the detainees. Mara, now facing charges of inciting disorder and spreading false information, is scheduled for trial on September 29. His arrest is the latest in a sweeping crackdown by Mali’s military rulers, who have tightened their grip on power since seizing control in 2020. With political parties dissolved and a promised return to civilian rule postponed, Mali’s leadership continues to suppress dissent amid growing unrest and regional instability.
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