UN Expert Warns of Rising Authoritarianism in Mali

A United Nations expert on human rights in Mali presented his annual report to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, detailing the situation from April 4th to November 31st, 2025. The report, authored by Eduardo Gonzalez, focuses on political, civil, and security issues, including violence by armed groups and actions by the Malian military and Russian Wagner/Africa Corps forces. The expert highlighted a concerning ‘escalation of authoritarianism’ by the transitional government and worsening security and humanitarian conditions.

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