Mali
© MICHELE CATTANI/AFP via Getty Images)
Overview
Security deteriorated significantly in the center of the country, including through intercommunal violence. Armed groups and security forces continued to commit abuses and human rights violations. Impunity for the most serious crimes persisted. The security situation severely restricted the right to education. Ban on peaceful assemblies was maintained in central Bamako.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist in practice
Retains the death penalty in law, but hasn’t executed for at least 10 years
News
Media enquiries
Sadibou Marong
West and Central Africa Press Officer, +221 33 869 30 03 sadibou.marong@amnesty.org
Our Offices
Section office
Immeuble Soya Bathily Route de l'aéroport 24 rue Kalabancoura BP E 3885 BAMAKO
Phone
0022366747240 // 0022376308108 // 0022378344505 // 0022378344506
Amnesty International Secretariat Office
View All Contact InfoResearch
Reports, briefings, urgent actions and UN submissions
Commentary
Analysis, opinion, personal stories and more.
Mali
Student portrait – Yacouba: “I am proudest when serving others.”
Middle East and North Africa
When sex is taboo - Mali, Mexico, Morocco and Switzerland
Mali
"You have to be brave. Do not be afraid to speak about sexuality"- Mali
Africa
Mass graves in Mali: families want answers