Mali’s military junta has dissolved all political parties in the country amid a growing crackdown on dissent since the army seized power.
“All meetings of members of political parties and organisations of a political character are dissolved across the national territory,” according to a presidential decree read out on state TV on Tuesday.
It was signed by military leader Assimi Goïta, who seized power after coups in 2020 and 2021 and is due to stay in power for at least another five years despite pledges to hold elections.
The move is expected to spark fresh resistance by political parties who have been demanding the country returns to democratic rule. | BBC
