UN experts urge Mali to stop restricting political parties and respect democratic rights

The recent decision by the Council of Ministers to approve legislation stripping away essential political participation rights, alongside a decree halting the operations of political parties in Mali, has sparked…

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…

Bamako citizens rally to defend political pluralism in Mali

On Saturday, May 3, the streets of Bamako witnessed a significant mobilization as hundreds of citizens gathered to voice their opposition to the potential ban on political organizations. This rare…

Future of democracy in the alliance of Sahel states

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—has become a focal point of debate surrounding the future of democracy in West Africa. Since military takeovers between 2020…