Mali Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to Two Years in Jail

Mali Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to Two Years in Jail

A Malian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to two years in prison over comments he made on social media criticizing the country’s military rulers for restricting democratic freedoms, his lawyer confirmed on Monday. Mara, who served as prime minister from 2014 to 2015, was found guilty of “undermining state security” after publishing […]

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister to Visit Myanmar, Urge Progress on Peace and Elections

Malaysia’s Foreign Minister to Visit Myanmar, Urge Progress on Peace and Elections

Kuala Lumpur Aims to Reignite ASEAN-Led Peace Efforts Amid Junta’s Election Plans Malaysia’s Foreign Minister is set to travel to Myanmar on Thursday for high level talks with the country’s ruling military junta, the Malaysian government announced. The visit is expected to focus on the junta’s upcoming election plans and the long-stalled peace process aimed […]