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UN experts have strongly criticized a recent legislative move in Mali that threatens fundamental political freedoms. A newly proposed bill, which seeks to dismantle existing protections for political participation, alongside a decree suspending political party activities indefinitely, has been deemed a severe violation of human rights by an independent UN working group. In a joint […]
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.
protest in Bamako against political party ban in Mali breaking news Hundreds of Malians took to the streets of Bamako on may 3 to rally against a potential military-led ban on political parties, a move widely seen as an assault on democratic freedoms. This rare public demonstration unfolded amid escalating repression fears under the leadership […]
The nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are frequently at the center of international discussions. Currently led by military figures who assumed control between 2020 and 2023, these three states share a common struggle: the fight against persistent terrorism and armed groups operating across their vast territories, which span nearly 2.8 million square kilometers. […]