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UN experts warn against suspending political party activities in Mali In a joint statement, independent UN human rights experts strongly criticized a recent decree in Mali that suspends political party activities indefinitely, calling it a flagrant violation of fundamental human rights. The move follows the adoption of a draft law that threatens to erode protections […]
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.
Mali protests: Bamako residents rally against potential ban on political parties Hundreds of Malians took to the streets of Bamako on May 3rd to protest against what they see as an impending crackdown on political parties by the military authorities. This rare demonstration unfolded amid growing fears of an authoritarian shift under the leadership of […]
The political landscape of West Africa is shifting rapidly. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are currently under the stewardship of military leaders who assumed control through various coups between 2020 and 2023. These three nations, covering a vast territory of nearly 2.8 million square kilometers, share a common struggle: the relentless battle against terrorism and […]