Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Former Mali Prime Minister Sentenced to Prison
In Mali, the former leader, Moussa Mara, has been put in jail for two years because he posted something critical on social media.
He also has to pay a fine.
The country is currently run by the military, which took over and stopped elections.
Mara's lawyer said that the military government didn't like what Mara said about how the country is being run.
Amnesty International said that this is part of a larger problem where people who disagree with the government are being punished.
This is happening while the government is also dealing with challenges from a group of militants.
Moussa Mara, a former Prime Minister, was sentenced to two years in prison.
The sentence was due to a social media post criticizing the military government.
Mara was also fined 500,000 CFA (approximately $887).
Amnesty International has criticized the sentencing.
The military government dissolved political parties and extended its mandate earlier this year.
- Who
- Moussa Mara, the former Prime Minister of Mali
- What
- Was sentenced to two years in prison and fined for criticizing the military government.
- When
- The sentencing occurred recently.
- Where
- Mali
- Why
- Mara criticized the military rulers over the shrinking democratic space in Mali.
Human Rights Advocates
Mali's Military Government
Freedom of Speech
Human Rights Advocates
Condemn the sentencing of Moussa Mara as a violation of free speech and a part of a wider crackdown on dissent.
Mali's Military Government
Did not comment on the sentencing.
- Defendant
- Moussa Mara, former Prime Minister
- Sentence
- Two years in prison and a 500,000 CFA fine
- Charge
- Criticizing the military government
- Governing Body
- Mali's military government led by Assimi Goita
- Government Actions
- Dissolved political parties and extended mandate
- Criticism Source
- Social media post