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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2754(RSP))

On the dissolution of political parties and the crackdown of the opposition in Mali

B-10-2025-0291

on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Nathalie Loiseau, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Benoit Cassart, Olivier Chastel, Engin Eroglu, Svenja Hahn, Karin Karlsbro, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, JanChristoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, MarieAgnes StrackZimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Yvan Verougstraete, Lucia Yar

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This resolution condemns the 13 May 2025 decree dissolving all political parties in Mali and the crackdown on opposition, civil society, and media. It calls for repealing the decree, releasing detained individuals, restoring constitutional order, and recalibrating EU engagement with Mali.

Key points

  1. Strongly condemns the 13 May 2025 decree dissolving all political parties in Mali and the broader crackdown on political opposition, civil society, and media.
  2. Calls on transitional authorities to immediately repeal the decree, restore the legal status of political parties, and ensure full respect for fundamental rights and freedoms.
  3. Demands the immediate and unconditional release of all individuals detained for political reasons and urges the junta to cease all acts of repression and intimidation.
  4. Calls for a credible, inclusive, and time-bound roadmap for restoring constitutional order and holding free and fair elections without further delay or manipulation.
  5. Notes that the junta's reliance on Russian military and political support has not permitted the Malian Armed Forces to regain control over the entire national territory.
  6. Calls on the EU, its Member States, and international partners to recalibrate their engagement with Mali and the wider Sahel region, consider targeted restrictive measures if repression persists, and increase support for civil society and pro-democracy actors.

Who is affected

  • Malian transitional authorities: must repeal the decree and release detainees.
  • Political parties and opposition leaders in Mali: affected by dissolution and arrests.
  • EU, its Member States, and international partners: called to adjust engagement and consider sanctions.

Figures and deadlines

  • 13 May 2025: date of decree dissolving political parties.
  • 11 June 2025: Council of Ministers granted General Goïta a renewable five-year term.
  • Over 378 000 internally displaced persons and 1.5 million people needing emergency food assistance.