Un experts warn Mali against restricting political parties
United Nations human rights experts have strongly criticized a recent move by Mali’s government that threatens to undermine political freedoms. In a joint statement, they condemned both the adoption of…
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…
Mali must halt proposal to dissolve political parties over rights concerns
Reacting to Mali’s alarming 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 pioneers hybrid malaria vaccine strategy for children
Mali leads Africa with innovative malaria vaccine approach In a groundbreaking move during World Malaria Day, the Republic of Mali has become the first nation globally to implement a hybrid…
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…
Amnesty International warns of escalating repression in Niger since the military coup
Eighteen months after the military takeover on July 26, 2023, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, the CNSP military regime is tightening its grip on Niger. A recent report by Amnesty…
Escalating crackdown on human rights defenders in Sahel nations
The Sahel is witnessing a disturbing surge in hostility toward human rights defenders, as civic freedoms deteriorate at an alarming rate. Governments in the region are increasingly resorting to systematic…

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