Tenkodogo: two women accused of calling others witches brought before judge
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Tenkodogo: two women accused of calling others witches before the judge (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
At the Tenkodogo court, two women prosecuted for accusing other people of witchcraft were released for lack of evidence, at the prosecutor's request. He nonetheless gave them a severe warning.
Tenkodogo: two women accused of calling others witches brought before judge (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Tenkodogo court acquitted two women accused of calling other people witches for lack of evidence. The prosecutor nevertheless warned them not to repeat such acts.
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