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The media in Mali no longer have the right to cover the activities of political parties

The decision rests with the military junta that has seized power

Apr 12, 2024 05:31 108

The media in Mali no longer have the right to cover the activities of political parties - 1

The junta in Mali continued its restrictions on political life in the country and banned the media to reflect the activities of political parties, reported France Press, quoted by BTA.

This decision was taken a day after the junta suspended the activities of political parties in Mali.

The military, which overthrew President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita a few years ago, announced that until further notice they were suspending the activities of political parties and associations guilty of subversive activity, according to them.

Now the High Communication Authority, which regulates the activities of local media, has invited them to stop covering the activities of the parties.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed deep concern over the suspension of the parties. And US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller criticized this decision and called on Mali to organize elections.