National and regional frameworks for advancing human rights and the rule of law in mali and the sahel. Together with development and peace and security, human rights is one of the three pillars of the united nations work. The country has experienced in rapid succession an armed insurrection that has called into. Jul 16, 2017 since 2012, human rights in mali have been threatened by armed groups, impunity and a lack of national security. Report of the united nations high commissioner for human rights on the situation of human rights in mali ahrc2233 report of the united nations high commissioner for human rights on the situation of human rights in mali ahrc2164 full list of documents in the charterbased bodies database. The new code violates malis international obligations, set out in instruments such as the united nations convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women cedaw, ratified in 1985 and the protocol to the african charter on human and peoples rights on. Malis army suspected of abuses and unlawful killings as war. Mali 2018 human rights report executive summary mali is a constitutional democracy.
Human rights observers with minusma and the international committee of the red cross icrc regularly visited the centers holding cma and platform members. Supporting these themes, usaidmalis country development cooperation strategy cdcs goal, malians secure a democratic, resilient, and prosperous future, requires respect for human rights and a government and civil society that are capable of identifying. Report on human rights practices for 2011 country of mali us department of state on. The human rights commission was established in mali. Introduction for nearly two years now, mali has been facing the most serious crisis in its recent history. The government released a statement condemning the attacks. Background of the crisis the outbreak of an armed insurrection in the north of mali, in january 2012, occurred in a region marked for years by a feeble presence of administrative structures and by a. Human rights watch mali a poisonous mix child labor, mercury, and artisanal gold mining in mali. According to human rights watch, on january 21, soldiers allegedly executed three fulani men taken into custody in the village of yirma. Department of states annual report on human rights in mali for 2003, malis government generally respects the human rights of its citizens and observes relevant constitutional provisions e. Human rights watch extensively investigated the human rights situation in mali during the 201220 armed conflict, the accompanying political upheaval, and the southward spread of. Lgbt persons face stigmatization among the broader population.
Strengthening the rule of law and human rights in the sahel. Malis army suspected of abuses and unlawful killings as. It is in this spirit that the first human rights institute will be launched in mali the first stage will be to provide an education for the leaders of society, but it must be clear from the very beginning that the ultimate goal is that every member of every community, from citizens to policy makers, become. The tuareg rebels have invaded northern mali and its people have been fleeing south which has resulted in lack of food and the people of mali have been abused thats against human rights. Today, it is regularly consulted by the state and international partners on human rights issues in mali. The report documents gross violations and abuses of international human rights and international. Populations caught between terrorism and antiterrorism. In the case of mali, where the state has never been the primary justice provider, customary justice mechanisms are central to the provision of justice for the majority of the. However, the country displayed characteristics of state fragility along the way that eventually contributed to a 2012 military coup, and a rebellion in northern mali that erupted the same year. Situation in central mali deteriorating as violence.
International and domestic observers characterized the 2007 presidential election. Five months of crisis armed rebellion and military coup, ai last visited may 21, 2012. Mali 2017 human rights report executive summary mali is a constitutional democracy. Malian customary justice and international human rights. The new code violates malis international obligations, set out in instruments such as the united nations convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women cedaw, ratified in 1985 and the protocol to the african charter on human and peoples rights on the rights of women in africa, ratified in 2005. The strategy also elevates human rights as a key usaid development objective. Mali s human rights situation deteriorated in 2019 as hundreds of civilians were killed in numerous incidents by ethnic selfdefense groups, most for their perceived support of islamist groups. Democracy, human rights, and governance assessment of mali iii. Right up to when the bombings started, the islamists were beheading people in konna, said amadou bocar teguete, the vicepresident of malis national commission for human rights.
Afr 3700620 amnesty international, november 20 7 2. The free association of lgbt organizations was impeded by a law prohibiting association for an immoral purpose. Mali food and agriculture organization of the united nations fact sheet. The danish institute for human rights has worked with deme so which means house of aid in the local bambara language and a network of their partner ngos since 2007, to build the capacity of over 100 active paralegals throughout mali. It aims to promote and strengthen strategies that link the law to development, in order to increase womens participation and in.
Minusmas human rights divsion is mandated to contribute to the protection and promotion of human rights and. Afr 3700620 amnesty international, november 20 5 1. The inauguration of president keita and the subsequent establishment of a new. This was the latest report from the independent expert on the situation of human rights in mali, presented at the 37th session of the human rights council. Drg center usaids center of excellence on democracy, human rights and governance. Malis february 1992 constitution, which formalized the countrys transition to democracy at the time, contains a bill of rights proclaiming individual civil and political rights, social and cultural rights, as well as group or third generation rights such as the right to a clean. The human rights council this afternoon held an interactive dialogue with the independent expert on the situation of human rights in mali, alioune tine, and heard an update on the situation of. In central mali, i observed an accumulation of security, judicial and administrative failures that facilitates mass violence with impunity. Human rights council fortythird session 24 february.
Jul 04, 2018 in mali, a senior united nations rights expert on wednesday described an alarming deterioration of the security, human rights and humanitarian situation in northern and eastern areas of the country. Foreign governments and several human rights organizations, including the national commission for human rights cndh and the malian association for human rights amdh, called for impartial and independent investigations. The inauguration of president keita and the subsequent establishment of a new national assembly through free and fair elections ended a 16month transitional period. Ethnic fulani in the central mopti and segou regions reported abuse by government forces. The special procedures assumed by the human rights council are thematic and countryrelated. Human rights watch urges mali to investigate massacres. Among the problems reported by ai were extrajudicial killings by the government forces of unarmed individuals thought to be rebel spies and similar cases of execution, as well. Jan 19, 20 right up to when the bombings started, the islamists were beheading people in konna, said amadou bocar teguete, the vicepresident of mali s national commission for human rights. President ibrahim boubacar keita won reelection to a second fiveyear term on august 12 in national elections deemed to have met minimum acceptable standards by international observers despite some irregularities and limited violence. In 20 president ibrahim boubacar keita won the presidential election, deemed free and fair by international observers. Interactive dialogue with the special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism research mali.
The france 24 week summary invites you to come back to the news that marked the week. Minusma has its own human rights division, which also represents the office of the united nations high commissioner for human rights ohchr in mali. The malian governments failure to punish armed groups of all stripes encourages them to commit other atrocities, said the human rights watch director for west africa. The malian association for human rights visited prisons in kati, bamako, and other locations outside the north. Independent expert is one of the titles used for these procedures. Human rights council discusses the situation of human. As a sister institution, dihr will continue to support the reformed. Browse all recommendations download all data read more about download methodology note. The republic of mali is a member of the united nations and the african union. Human rights watch on monday called on mali to bring to justice jihadist and ethnic militants who killed more than 450 people in the centre of the wartorn country last year. The united nations multidimensional integrated stabilization mission in mali minusma and the office of the highcommissioner for human rights ohchr publish friday their first joint public report on the situation of human rights in mali. Country reports on human rights practices for 2018. Mali s human rights situation seriously deteriorated in 2018 as attacks by armed islamist groups against civilians spiked, the army committed atrocities during counterterrorism operations, and. Preparation, by the malian group, of cultural activities for the 50th anniversary of the universal declaration of human rights, including the proclamation of the commitment of the government of mali towards a nationwide human rights education campaign to take place over the next three years.
Providing access to justice is a fundamental component of any functioning legal system and enabling such access is a state obligation under international human rights law. Malis human rights situation deteriorated in 2019 as hundreds of civilians were killed in numerous incidents by ethnic selfdefense groups, most for their perceived support of islamist groups. Wildafmali is a member of the pan african network wildaf. Mali 2016 human rights report executive summary mali is a constitutional democracy. While the government has reestablished its control, the northern part of the country is occupied by armed groups and uncontrolled by malian authorities. Compendium of human rights watch reporting 20122017 hrw. Bureau of democracy, human rights, and labor download pdf translations. Major local human rights ngos included the collective of womens associations and ngos cafo, the ajm, women and children rights watch odef, the women and childrens rights committee cadef, women and human rights, the mali human rights association amdh, the black tamachek association temedt, mali enjeu, and endatiers monde. Amnesty international urges mali to hold perpetrators for human rights violations to account research mali. The ongoing problem of human rights in mali since 2012, human rights in mali have been threatened by armed groups, impunity and a lack of national security. Perpetrators of ogassagou massacre should be arrested and sentenced to stop the spiral of.
Department of states 2011 human rights report found that, there were no publicly visible lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender lgbt organizations in the country. The national mechanism for the prevention of torture and protection of human rights was found by the adoption of law no. Mali amnesty international usa human rights organization. Principal human rights problems included arbitrary or unlawful deprivation of life, police abuse of civilians, poor prison conditions, arbitrary detention, lengthy pretrial detention, prolonged trial delays, executive influence over the judiciary, lack of. More information about mali is available from the department of state and other sources, some of which are listed. Malis worst human rights situation in 50 years, ai may 16, 2012. Human rights watch also documented several cases of torture or severe mistreatment of detainees during the year. Chart does not include observations and historical upr recommendations. Jun, 2012 the tuareg rebels have invaded northern mali and its people have been fleeing south which has resulted in lack of food and the people of mali have been abused thats against human rights. This act establishes the national commission of human rights cndh whose head office is in bamako. Department of states annual report on human rights in mali for 2003, mali s government generally respects the human rights of its citizens and observes relevant constitutional provisions e. Abuses by armed groups, impunity, and the death penalty are some of the numerous human rights concerns in mali. As with any database, we cannot guarantee the factual.
This was a report of the independent expert on the situation of human rights in mali, covering the period from 1 april to 20 november 2019. Mali experienced a political transition away from authoritarian rule beginning in the early 1990s, and gradually built up its democratic institutions for about 20 years. Human rights council discusses the situation of human rights. This was a report of the independent expert on the situation of human rights in mali, suliman baldo, covering the period from 1 may to 29 december 2015. Independent expert on the situation of human rights in mali. Department of states annual report on human rights in mali for 2003. Report on human rights practices for 2011 country of mali. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender lgbt persons in mali may face legal challenges not experienced by nonlgbt residents. Security forces and nonstate armed groups have engaged in the excessive use of force. Allegations of human rights abuse abound in mali as malian forces backed by french and african troops have retaken the west african nations contested northern region, there have been allegations. Human rights watch urges mali to end community abuses in. In mali, a senior united nations rights expert on wednesday described an alarming deterioration of the security, human rights and humanitarian situation in.
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