A Mali parliament vice president has been arrested for allegedly making “subversive utterances” on social media.
According to a judicial official who requested anonymity, Issa Kaou N’Djim, a powerful figure in the conflict-torn Sahel state, was detained in the capital Bamako on Tuesday.
The official went on to explain that the lawmaker had been arrested for making “subversive utterances,” but provided no further details.
N’Djim is a supporter of Mali’s army strongman Assimi Goita, although he is known for his sharp criticism of Interim Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla…
