Mali’s military junta dissolves political parties in crackdown on opposition
France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesTuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:01:16 PM
Mali’s military junta has dissolved all political parties and banned political gatherings, tightening its control amid rising opposition. Opposition groups had recently formed a coalition in defiance of the junta’s rule following the 2020 and 2021 coups.
What This Means: This move signals a further erosion of democracy in Mali, consolidating the junta’s authoritarian rule and suppressing dissent. It reflects broader instability in the Sahel region, where military takeovers and political crackdowns have become increasingly common.
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