Mali’s Military Junta Suspends All Political Activities

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The decree signed recently by transitional president, General Assimi Goita, cited “reasons of public order” and applies to both parties and organisations

Mali’s military government has suspended all political activities across the country “until further notice”. The decree signed recently by transitional president, General Assimi Goita, cited “reasons of public order” and applies to both parties and organisations.

It was issued a few days after a rare pro-democracy rally and ahead of a planned protest on Friday against the junta, which has ruled the country since coups in 2020 and 2021.

Hundreds of activists last weekend defied government threats and demonstrated in the capital, Bamako, against a bill recommending the dissolution of all political parties.

The junta originally committed to holding elections in February 2022, but that timeline has been pushed back several times. This is not the first time the military government has suspended the activities of political parties on the eve of important decisions.

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Hundreds of activists last weekend defied government threats and demonstrated in the capital, Bamako, against a bill recommending the dissolution of all political parties.