Dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali
TA-10-2025-0134 · P10_TA(2025)0134 · PE773.975
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 511–14–25 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2025/2754
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The resolution condemns the dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition in Mali, urging respect for human rights and the release of those arrested.¶¶¶ It calls for accountability for rights violations, including war crimes by the Wagner Group/Africa Corps, and for closer EU cooperation with regional bodies.¶¶ It expresses concern over illegal migration and urges Mali to prevent departures and the EU to strengthen return policies.¶ It supports restoring multi-party democracy and making human rights the priority for EU support in the Sahel.¶
Key points
- Expresses deep concern about the political and security situation and condemns the dissolution of political parties and the crackdown on the opposition.¶
- Criticises actions undermining democracy, human rights, freedom of expression and association, and peaceful assembly.¶
- Urges the Malian authorities to respect international human rights law and Mali's commitments on political and civil rights.¶
- Recalls the transitional president's instruction to create conditions for transparent and peaceful elections as soon as possible.¶
- Urges the immediate release of those arrested or abducted for political reasons and an end to repression and intimidation.¶
- Notes that violence and Islamist terrorism persist, that Russian-sponsored mercenaries have failed to bring stability, and calls for accountability for rights violations, including war crimes by the Wagner Group/Africa Corps.¶
- Encourages closer cooperation between the EU, the EUSR for the Sahel, ECOWAS and the African Union to promote stability and human rights in Mali.¶
- Expresses concern over illegal migration flows from Mali and calls on Mali to prevent uncontrolled departures and on the EU to strengthen return policies and cooperation on migration control.¶
- Underlines EU support for restoring multi-party democracy, assisting civil society and democratic actors, and prioritising human rights in EU support under the renewed approach to the Sahel.¶
- Calls on the VP/HR and Member States to raise with Malian authorities the need to restore democratic order and protect human rights.¶
Who is affected
- Malian authorities: urged to respect human rights, release political detainees, and prevent uncontrolled migration.¶¶¶
- Opposition members, activists and civil society actors in Mali: their safety and release are demanded.
- EU and Member States: called on to strengthen return policies and raise democratic restoration with Mali.¶¶
- Wagner Group/Africa Corps: held accountable for war crimes against the Malian people.¶
Figures and deadlines
- 58 French soldiers, 2 Dutch soldiers and 1 Portuguese soldier lost their lives fighting jihadism at the request of former Malian authorities.¶