West Africa: Allegations of Human Rights Violations and Abuses in the Sahel

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The United States is deeply concerned by the growing number of allegations of human rights violations and abuses perpetrated by state security forces in the Sahel, including those documented by Human Rights Watch in its July 8 report, as well as those reported by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).

The ability of governments in the region to guarantee security for their people and adhere to the rule of law while providing security is fundamental to long-term stability. Continued human rights violations and abuses risk undermining the state's credibility with its citizens, serve as a recruiting tool for terrorists, exacerbate the existing humanitarian crisis, and undermine efforts to bring security and stability to the region.

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