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Senegal: Three commentators on trial for insulting the head of state

Three commentators close to the Pastef party are on trial in Senegal for insulting the head of state.

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The fact

They are accused of posting a video on TikTok calling for misfortune against 'the one who betrayed the people.'

The trial begins Wednesday, August 5, in a tense political climate.

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Ce procès pourrait influencer la liberté d’expression au Sénégal et alimenter les débats sur les limites de la critique politique.

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