RFI reporter Ahmed Abba has been charged with failing to report acts of terrorism to the authorities. At his 16th trial, the prosecutor shocked the courtroom by asking for the death penalty without first demonstrating Abba’s guilt on any of the charges.
Source: MEDIA FEED
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