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Escalating repression of human rights defenders in Sahel nations

February 20, 2025 - by thepanafricanpress

Sahel governments intensify crackdown on human rights activists amid democratic backsliding The Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Chad have witnessed a disturbing convergence in state repression tactics targeting human rights …

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How military juntas in Sahel nations block justice for human rights abuses

February 5, 2025 - by thepanafricanpress

The Sahel region has seen a troubling trend: three neighboring countries—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—are now under the control of military juntas. These regimes share a troubling pattern beyond their …