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Mauritania reduces sentences for two human rights activists accused of insulting the President
The Western Nouakchott Court has reduced the prison sentence of two activist parliament members from four years to two years. They are also prohibited from political rights for five years after being convicted of criticizing President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani through social media, and for making accusations related to insulting national symbols and inciting violence. The activist Maryam Sheikh and Gamo Ashour were arrested in April following a live broadcast in which they used words deemed offensive to the president. Previously, they had been convicted and sentenced to four years in prison. The two activists are members of the "Eira" movement, which fights against slavery, and they have also become political figures after securing parliamentary seats.
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