Mali's military government announced the dissolution of all political parties, a measure read by Minister Mamani Nassire. This decree follows increasing tensions marked by pro-democracy protests and incidents of kidnapping activists in Bamako. The decree prohibits any gatherings of individuals from the dissolved political entities, exacerbating fears about the erosion of democratic processes. Under military rule since coups in 2020 and 2021, President Assimi Goita has promised elections, yet no timeline is established, raising doubts about the return to civilian governance. Critics, including former Prime Minister Moussa Mara, assert that the move undermines national reconciliation efforts.
"Political parties and organizations of a political nature are dissolved throughout the national territory," Nassire said. "It is forbidden for members of dissolved political parties and political organizations to hold any meetings."
"This decision deals a severe blow to the reconciliation process that began last year," wrote Mali's former prime minister, Moussa Mara, on his X account.
Goita has shown little sign that he is planning on giving up his grasp on power in Mali any time soon.
Opposition leaders go missing after protests. Bamako has seen a wave of protests in recent weeks; several hundred people took to the streets on May 3 and May 4.
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