Detained Malian journalist Ras Bath rejects charges as trial opens
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-08-11 23:41 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Law & Courts, Media, Crime & Justice
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The trial of Malian commentator Youssouf Bathily, known as Ras Bath, and activist Rose opened on August 10 before the Bamako Court of Appeal, with both denying accusations of criminal association and undermining state institutions.
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