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flag Former Mali PM Moussa Mara on trial for social media post supporting political prisoners under military rule.

flag A trial has begun in Bamako for former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, charged over a July 4 social media post showing solidarity with political prisoners, including calling for their release. flag The case, heard at Mali’s cybercrime court, includes charges of undermining state credibility, inciting disorder, and spreading false information. flag Mara’s lawyer seeks provisional release and a full trial, with public hearings. flag The trial unfolds under military rule led by President Assimi Goita, who consolidated power after two coups and was granted a five-year renewable term in July 2025, delaying elections. flag Mali, along with Burkina Faso and Niger, has formed the Alliance of Sahel States, withdrawn from ECOWAS and the ICC, and strengthened ties with Russia while distancing from Western nations.

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