Benin Activist Jailed Over Online Criticism of Government

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In the case of Steve Amoussou, by the name of this Beninese cyberactivist, the verdict was delivered this Monday, June 2, 2025 in Cotonou. The Court for the Suppression of Economic Offences and Terrorism (Criet) found him guilty and sentenced to 2 years' imprisonment and 2 million CFA francs fine (approximately 3,000 euros). The acts of cyberharassment and incitement to rebellion were re-qualified.

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Activist Albi Kordzaia, who was accused of insulting Tea Tsulukiani, was sentenced to 10 days of administrative detention by the Tbilisi City Court. The decision was made by Judge Manuchar Tsatsua - he shared the position of the prosecution and recognized Albi Kordzaia as an administrative offender. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, on April 2, the activist called Tea Tsulukiani a “slave of Russia” and a “traitor to the country” usi…

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Beninese cyber activist Steve Amoussou was sentenced on Monday, June 02, 2025 to two years in prison for "politically motivated insult" and "dissemination of false news" against the current government.

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Beninese cyber activist Steve Amoussou, accused of taking a critical account of the power, was sentenced Monday to two years in prison for "politically motivated insult" and "dissemination of false news". Mr. Amoussou has been imprisoned in Benin since August 2024, after having been...