CRIMEAug 5 · 09:08 UTCALLAFRICA

Mali: Journalist Sentenced to Prison Under Cybercrime Law

Mali journalist Chahana Takiou was sentenced to one year in prison, with six months suspended, by the National Cybercrime Unit for comments made at a media forum. He criticized the use of cybercrime legislation against journalists, advocating for press laws instead.

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