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allegations of war crimes in Mali: army and Wagner group accused of targeting peul men The Malian Armed Forces, alongside the Russia-backed Wagner Group, have been implicated in a string …
Mali: crimes against peul civilians by army and Wagner group Read More
The Sahel has slipped from global headlines, yet its crises rage on unabated. While international attention shifted to conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and the Congo, the decade-long security and political …
Sahel’s hidden crisis: jihadist surge and authoritarian rule Read More
Niger faces twin threats of polio and Covid-19 outbreaks As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to strain healthcare systems, Niger is grappling with a resurgence of polio, highlighting the dual public …
Niger faces twin threats of polio and covid-19 outbreaks Read More
strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for better access to care Launching the first health month reflects the Malian government’s commitment to improving healthcare access amid ongoing challenges. Healthcare access in Mali …
Strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for better access to care Read More
Hôpital Au Mali, l’accès aux soins reste un défi Au nord du Mali, l’accès aux soins de base – particulièrement pour les femmes et les enfants – reste une préoccupation …
Au Mali, l’accès aux soins reste un défi – Allo Docteurs Read More
Burkina Faso’s escalating displacement crisis: thousands flee violence Jihadist group violence has forced almost 230,000 individuals to abandon their homes in Burkina Faso since the beginning of this year, humanitarian …
Burkina Faso’s escalating displacement crisis: thousands flee violence Read More
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 …
Mali protesters rally in Bamako against political party ban threat Read More
In response to Mali’s proposal to dissolve all political parties following consultations on the revision of the Political Parties Charter, Ousmane Diallo, Sahel Researcher at Amnesty International’s West and Central …
Mali must drop alarming proposal to dissolve political parties Read More
Military regimes in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Niger are weaponizing forced disappearances and illegal detentions to crush criticism and suppress civil society, according to fresh reports. In Guinea, two …
Forced disappearances and illegal detentions in west african military regimes Read MoreBurkina Faso ramps up crackdown on critical voices In a concerning escalation of state repression, several Burkinabè journalists and activists have been added to a wanted list under the charge …
Crackdown on dissent in Burkina Faso escalates Read More
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 …
Escalating repression of human rights defenders in Sahel nations Read More
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 …
How military juntas in Sahel nations block justice for human rights abuses Read More