Hanevey Ould Dehah, editor of the website Taqadoumy has been convicted on a charge of “offending public decency” and given a six month prison sentence after he questioned politician, Ibrahima Moctar Sarr’s financial dealings. Dehah was also fined 30 000 ouguiyas and ordered to pay 21 000 ouguiyas in legal costs. He is set to appeal the verdict. Read more here
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Mauritania: website editor imprisoned
Hanevey Ould Dehah, editor of the website Taqadoumy has been convicted on a charge of “offending public decency” and given a six month prison sentence after he questioned politician, Ibrahima Moctar Sarr’s financial dealings. Dehah was also fined 30 000 ouguiyas and ordered to pay 21 000 ouguiyas in legal costs. He is set to […]
21 Aug 09
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