Senegal court jails three TikTok influencers for insulting the president

A Senegalese court sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison time and a fine for insulting the president, sparking criticism over free speech restrictions.

Senegal court jails three TikTok influencers for insulting the president
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A Senegalese court sentenced three TikTok ​influencers to serve prison ​time and pay a ‌fine for insulting ​the president, their lawyer said in a video posted on Facebook, a move that critics said ‌was an assault on free speech in the West African country.

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