On Monday, April 19, the Supreme Court dismissed the Advocate General’s appeal and confirmed the abandonment of the proceedings against several personalities, including former Prime Minister Boubou Cissé and radio host Ras Bath, who since December have been accused of plotting a coup. State with mysterious contours against the state. Five of the 7 defendants who have been imprisoned since December have been released.
as reported from Bamako, Serge Daniel
In front of Bamako’s civilian prison, a small welcome committee was waiting for the five released people. Race Bath, star radio host has lost long hair, but is still recognizable. Bundled in his hand before he quickly boarded a vehicle, he announced that he would quickly pick up the microphone. Everyone is happy with the end of the process.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Boubou Cissé also prosecuted but was not arrested and said after the hearing that he was very pleased with this court decision, which he “welcomed with relief and calm”. “For almost four months, I, along with other personalities, have been the subject of very serious accusations, innocent people have been unjustly imprisoned for acts they did not commit. I am therefore very happy that today they can finally find their freedom and return home. ”
According to Malia’s justice, the coup d’état in preparation was therefore a leaking pipe. No proof. Now all eyes are on former Prime Minister Boubou Cissé. These supporters do not hide that he must be a candidate for the next presidential election. He himself has not yet spoken.
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