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Senegal court jails three TikTok influencers for insulting the president

A court in Senegal has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison for allegedly insulting the president. The case involves individuals who were found guilty of violating laws against defamation and insults directed at public officials. The ruling highlights ongoing tensions around freedom of speech and online content regulation in the country. The influencers' social media posts reportedly contained critical remarks about the president, which were deemed offensive under local law.

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Senegal court jails three TikTok influencers for insulting the president

A court in Senegal has sentenced three TikTok influencers to prison for allegedly insulting the president. The case involves individuals who were found guilty of violating laws against defamation and insults directed at public officials. The ruling highlights ongoing tensions around freedom of speech and online content regulation in the country. The influencers' social media posts reportedly contained critical remarks about the president, which were deemed offensive under local law.

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