17/05/2025

UN rights chief condemns Mali law targeting political participation

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday denounced Mali?s sweeping ban on political parties as a ?draconian? violation of basic rights, warning that it could further silence dissent and institutionalize repression. Türk called on the transitional authorities to repeal the decree and release any individuals arrested on politically motivated grounds, stating that #8220;ny restrictions on political participation must be consistent...
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