Overview

• Mali's military government has suspended all political party and organization activities, citing the need to preserve public order.
• At least two pro-democracy activists, including prominent figures Alassane Abba and El Bachir Thiam, were detained by armed men after criticizing the junta.
• A coalition of political parties postponed a planned protest against the military government but pledged to reschedule and continue their resistance.
• The junta faces growing criticism over its proposal to extend Assimi Goita’s presidency by five years and dissolve all political parties, which Amnesty International warns violates constitutional freedoms.
• Observers note that Mali’s worsening security, economic struggles, and repression of dissent highlight deepening instability under military rule.