Bouba K Traoré, a member of the pro-Choguel Maïga M5 RFP movement, was placed under arrest on Tuesday.

This follows his arrest by the Judicial Investigation Brigade after the publication of an incriminating memorandum against the ruling military.

The Prime Minister’s Mission manager is accused of damaging the credit of the State, insulting magistrates and disturbing public order.

Sankulleh Janko has more in this report by our Bamako correspondent Aliou Thiam.