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Mali: TikTok Creator Jailed for Speaking Out Against the Government

9 September 2026

No one should be imprisoned for peacefully speaking out. Join us. Demand Rokiatou Doumbia's immediate release and the dropping of all charges against her. Rokiatou Doumbia is a businesswoman, activist and social media influencer from Mali who remains in detention after criticising rising living costs and the failures of Mali’s military authorities during a TikTok livestream. A mother of two and a supporter of women in her community, she has dedicated her life to helping others. Instead of being protected for speaking out, she became a target. Take a stan… Video by YouTube channel.

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