A group of independent United Nations specialists warned on Thursday that the Mali Council of Ministers’ move to repeal basic political participation protections, alongside a decree halting political party operations, constitutes a clear breach of fundamental human rights. “The decree freezing political activities needs to be canceled at once. Furthermore,Continue Reading
Renforcer la protection des défenseur·e·x·s au moyen de lignes directrices diplomatiques 14 mars 2026 ISHR lance deux nouveaux outils interactifs visant à renforcer les initiatives diplomatiques en faveur des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains : l’un s’adresse aux diplomates, l’autre aux défenseur·e·x·s. By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
Mali protesters rally in Bamako against political party ban threat Hundreds of Malian citizens took to the streets of Bamako on May 3rd to voice their opposition to a potential military-led crackdown on political parties. The rare public demonstration unfolded amid growing concerns about the country’s democratic future under theContinue Reading
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — has become a focal point of debate as military juntas consolidate power in the region. Since 2020, these nations have experienced successive coups, each justified by the urgent need to combat terrorism and restore security. Yet,Continue Reading