Mali: Protests continue after military junta dissolves parliament.

By Edwin -

Protests have still been taking place in Mali following the country's military's dissolution of the parliament on July 25th. The committee has also announced that it will hold a vote on a new constitution in October.

                                    

The protests were initially motivated by the decision of the junta to delay the February 2023 election by an unknown number of months. The committee said that the elections will be held in 2024, but there is no assurance that they will actually occur.

The demonstrations have been responded to with violence by the junta. Security forces have employed tear gas and live firearms to disperse the demonstrators, there have been documented instances of multiple fatalities.

The committee has alleged that the demonstrations are instigated by " Terrorists" and poses a threat to national security. However, the protestors claim that they are simply seeking to demand that the junta honor the democratic process.

The demonstrations are an indication of the widespread disdain for the government that is expressed by the Malian people. The committee has been criticized for its human rights abuses and for not addressing the country's security concerns.

It's unclear when the demonstrations will continue. However, they serve as a warning that the Malian population is committed to restoring democracy to their nation.

  • The immediate restoration of the dissolved parliament.
  • The holding of free and fair elections in 2023.
  • The resignation of the military junta.
  • The release of all political prisoners.
The junta has so far refused to comply with the demonstrators' demands. Whether the protests will force the junta to change course remains to be seen.


Here are some of the concerns of the protesters:

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