Benin Activist Jailed Over Online Criticism of Government – News Central TV

Benin activist Josué Tohoué has been sentenced to prison for criticizing the government online. His detention underscores rising concerns over free speech in the West African nation, where dissenting voices are increasingly silenced amid political repression.

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Author : Noah Rodriguez

Publish date : 2025-06-03 22:41:00

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