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International Press Institute: Mali - Journalist Jailed on Charges of Insulting Niger's Military Leader
February 12, 2026
VIENNA, Austria, Feb. 12 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on Feb. 11, 2026:

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Mali: Journalist jailed on charges of insulting Niger's military leader

IPI calls for immediate release of Youssouf Sissoko

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The IPI global network calls on authorities in Mali to immediately release journalist Youssouf Sissoko, whom authorities have detained on multiple charges, including insulting the military gov . . .

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