Mali's Assises Court of Bamako sentenced former intelligence chief Colonel-Major Kassoum Goïta to 15 years in prison for conspiracy against the government and criminal association.
Key points
- Colonel-Major Kassoum Goïta denied the charges during the trial and accused authorities of financial corruption and torture.
- Six defendants in total received prison sentences ranging from seven to 15 years with a symbolic fine.
- Kassoum Goïta previously served as intelligence chief following the 2020 ouster of former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.
Why it matters
The sentencing of a prominent former intelligence chief underscores ongoing internal political tensions and security crackdowns under Mali's ruling military junta.
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