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Mali: activist 'Ben the Brain' sentenced to five years in prison Activist Adama Diarra , known as 'Ben the Brain,' has been sentenced to five years in prison for threats and insults.
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The fact Journalist Chahana Takiou received a one-year sentence, including six months without parole.
These convictions come amid increasing repression of freedom of expression in Mali .
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Why it matters Cette condamnation s'inscrit dans une tendance alarmante de restriction des libertés au Mali, où la junte militaire cible les médias et les opposants pour consolider son pouvoir.
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