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UN experts warn Mali against restricting political parties International human rights experts have strongly criticized a recent decree in Mali that suspends political party activities, calling it a direct violation …
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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 …
CADHP83 : mettre un terme à la répression des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains au Sahel Read More
Mali protests in Bamako against potential political party dissolution Hundreds of Malians took to the streets of Bamako on May 3rd to voice their opposition against the military authorities’ rumored …
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In the vast expanse of the Sahel, three nations—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—share a common challenge: the struggle to reconcile military rule with democratic ideals. Since 2020, these countries have …
Future of democracy in the Sahel’s military-run states Read More