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The main opposition leader in Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, has been charged with witchcraft, along with seven others.
Police say the case is related to the discovery of two bodies exhumed from a cemetery on the island of Mahé.
He has denied the charges, telling local media that his prosecution is a "political show" to taint his image.
Mr Herminie plans to run in the 2025 presidential election under the banner of the United Seychelles Party (USP).
A magistrates court on Monday freed him and six of his Seychellois co-accused on bail of 30,000 Seychelles rupees ($2,100; £1,745), but ruled that a Tanzanian suspect should stay in custody until the next court appearance in November.
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Police say the case is related to the discovery of two bodies exhumed from a cemetery on the island of Mahé.
He has denied the charges, telling local media that his prosecution is a "political show" to taint his image.
Mr Herminie plans to run in the 2025 presidential election under the banner of the United Seychelles Party (USP).
A magistrates court on Monday freed him and six of his Seychellois co-accused on bail of 30,000 Seychelles rupees ($2,100; £1,745), but ruled that a Tanzanian suspect should stay in custody until the next court appearance in November.
Seychelles opposition leader Patrick Herminie charged with witchcraft
Patrick Herminie denies the allegations, saying the case is a "political show" to taint his image.
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