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Mali's former Prime Minister Moussa Mara has been detained after expressing support for jailed critics of the military junta. His arrest follows a crackdown on dissent after a pro-democracy rally. Mara is accused of damaging the state's credibility and spreading false information after visiting jailed activists. His trial is set for September 29, 2025. Mara's legal team contest the charges amidst ongoing political instability led by General Assimi Goita.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff