Mali authorities release radio host after protests
BAMAKO- Mali authorities on Thursday released a prominent talk show radio host from prison after his arrest sparked protests in the capital Bamako in which one person was shot dead and others wounded.
Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, who often attacks policies of the government of President Ibrahim Boubacar on his radio show, was arrested on Monday on accusations of commiting an outrage against public decency. The specific reason for his arrest was not clear.
"He was released yesterday evening," said a security source on Friday who spoke on condition of anonymity. A second security source confirmed his release.
