Amnesty International launch global campaign to free man jailed for posting on Facebook

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A man simply known as Mahadine, who bravely spoke out against the Chadian government on Facebook is now in prison, and living in dire conditions.

In a global campaign by Amnesty International Write for Rights, Leonor Rebassa said Mahadine is a father of seven and an online activist.

According to Amnesty International, ''Mahadine told us that after he posted videos online criticizing the government, he was arrested and detained.

He was beaten, electrocuted and starved of food and water for days. His health is deteriorating and if he does not receive treatment soon, his life will be at risk. The organization is asking people to sign a petition and demand the Chadian government releases Mahadine immediately. The freedom to say what we think about our governments is something we all have the right to do. He has done nothing wrong. More and more people are being punished for speaking out against the government in Chad.

If we do not protect those who are being punished, the situation will get worse, said Leonor Rebassa and we need to put international pressure on the Chadian government urgently.

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