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Mali: Junta Suspends Political Parties, Associations
HRW, 12 April 2024
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Mali: Mali Political Parties to Challenge Junta's Order Suspending Political Activities
RFI, 12 April 2024
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Mali: Junta Bans Media Coverage of Political Parties
DW, 12 April 2024
In addition to banning the activities of political parties, Mali's ruling junta has also imposed a ban on media coverage of political life. Read more »
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Mali: Junta Suspends Political Party Activities
DW, 10 April 2024
Citing the need to maintain public order, the Malian junta suspended all political party activities until further notice. Read more »
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Mali's Junta Tightens Grip, Suspends Political Activity
Mali's junta has issued a decree suspending political party activities and associations of a political nature indefinitely, citing the need to maintain public order.
Malian authorities also ordered media outlets to stop covering political parties and activities. This directive included radio, television, print, and online platforms. The announcement didn't specify any penalties for non-compliance.
The country has been under military rule since 2020, following coups in 2020 and 2021, and had promised to restore civilian rule by March 26, 2024, after holding elections this February. However, the junta announced last September that it would postpone the elections for technical reasons, causing discontent among political groups and civil society.
Some parties and groups are now calling for a clear timeline for elections, expressing a desire for the return of normal constitutional order in the country.
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