Mali's Former Intelligence Chief Sentenced to 15 Years for Conspiracy
Summary
Mali's former intelligence chief Kasum Goita was sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy against the government related to destabilizing state institutions and an attempted coup.
Key Points
- Mali's former intelligence chief Kasum Goita was sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of conspiracy against the government.
- Goita was accused of destabilizing state institutions and attempting a coup but denied all charges during his trial.
- He was involved in the 2020 military coup that overthrew President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.
- The court also sentenced five other defendants to prison terms ranging from 7 to 15 years for similar charges.
