Rights

Moura: Over 500 killed by Malian troops, foreign military personnel in 2022 operation

New York: There are “strong indications” that more than 500 people were killed – the vast majority summarily executed – by Malian troops and foreign military personnel during a five-day operation in the village of Moura in central Mali in March 2022. more

Grant to UN Mission in Mali boosts inclusivity for women in peacekeeping

New York: A $1.5 million grant to the UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali, MINUSMA, announced on Tuesday, is designed to enable a more inclusive environment for women blue helmets ser ...

Mali’s Press ban reflects growing regional intolerance, says UN rights office

New York: Mali’s ban on two major international broadcasters operating inside the country is a worrying development in itself but it also reflects growing regional intolerance towar ...

Mali Humanitarian Response Plan seeks $686 million

New York: The UN together with humanitarian partners on Monday, launched the 2022 Humanitarian Response Plan for Mali, seeking $686 million from donors to help 5.3 million of the most vul ...

Malian authorities urged to ‘break the cycle of impunity’ for human rights violations

New York: Rampant impunity for human rights violations in Mali is posing serious risks for the protection of civilians in the West African country, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said ...

Malian refugees return to Burkina Faso camp nine months after violent attacks

New York: Scores of Malian refugees in Burkina Faso have returned to a camp in the northeast of the country nine months after armed attacks and threats forced them to flee to a neighbouri ...

Mali coup: Democratic order must be restored ‘as fast as possible’

New York: The UN on Thursday called for the “constitutional and democratic order” to be restored as soon as possible across Mali, following the military coup, and reiterated a ...

Mali coup: UN peacekeeping mission 'must and will continue' operations

New York: The United Nations continues to monitor the ongoing situation in Mali, where soldiers arrested the President and several members of his cabinet in a military coup on Tuesday.

In central Mali, community fighting and impunity, ‘overwhelming’ efforts to protect civilians

New York : Feeding an entrenched cycle of violence and reprisal, 580 civilians have been killed in Mali so far this year, as worsening security conditions and widespread impunity undermin ...

Situation in central Mali ‘deteriorating’ as violence, impunity rise, UN rights expert warns

New York : The growing violence has contributed to a deteriorating security situation in central Mali, with impunity being one of the aggravating factors, an independent UN human rights e ...