Massacre of civilians in central Mali by army and allied militias
Mali: Military and allied militias accused of deadly raids in Ségou region Villagers in two communities in central Mali have accused soldiers and allied militia fighters of executing at least…
Niger crackdown on journalists violates press freedom rights
Press freedom under siege in Niger as six journalists face judicial harassment On November 2, the judicial police in Niamey, Niger, arrested six journalists in a blatant violation of press…
Mali government urged to end repression of political dissent and free former prime minister
Amnesty International has strongly condemned the two-year prison sentence handed down to former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara, including one year of actual imprisonment and a symbolic 1 CFA franc…
Human rights crisis in Niger after 2023 coup d’état
This report was compiled for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Niger, scheduled for April-May 2026. Amnesty International assesses the progress made in implementing recommendations from the country’s prior UPR,…
A malian trial challenges fundamental freedom of expression
Click to expand Image On Tuesday, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara stood composedly in a Bamako courtroom, the capital of Mali, as judges denied his legal team’s request for provisional…
UN warns of democratic crisis in Mali amid election suspension and repression
UN warns of democratic crisis in Mali amid election suspension and repression The United Nations has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating situation in Mali, where the suspension of elections…
Burkina Faso passes law criminalizing homosexuality with prison sentences
Burkina Faso’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law sparks global outrage On September 1st, Burkina Faso’s transitional legislative assembly passed a controversial law criminalizing same-sex relationships, marking a significant setback for LGBTQ+ rights…
Burkina Faso declares un coordinator persona non grata amid child rights report
Click to expand Image The military leadership in Burkina Faso has declared the top United Nations representative in the country, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, persona non grata this week. The move follows…
Strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for vulnerable populations
strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for vulnerable populations Mali launches its first health awareness month to address healthcare disparities and enhance access to medical services. By Government Communication Team Share Healthcare…
CADHP83 : mettre un terme à la répression des défenseur·e·x·s des droits humains au Sahel
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…
Protests in Bamako against potential ban on political parties in Mali
Mali protests erupt in Bamako over rumored political party dissolution hundreds of Malians took to the streets of Bamako on may 3rd to voice strong opposition against a reported government…
Burkina Faso intensifies crackdown on critical voices
Burkina Faso intensifies crackdown on critical voices A number of Burkinabe journalists and activists living in exile have recently found their names appearing on a list of individuals sought for…
















