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Heart Of Journalistic Integrity Struck In Mali

April 12, 2024
Comfort Ampomaaby Comfort Ampomaa
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Heart Of Journalistic Integrity Struck In Mali

Supporters of Mali's M5-RFP opposition coalition, gather during a rally to mark a year since the start of protests marches that contributed to the ouster of former President Ibrahim Boubakar Keita at the Independence Square in Bamako, Mali June 4, 2021.

In a distressing turn of events, Mali’s ruling junta has taken yet another stride towards authoritarianism by imposing a ban on the media from reporting on the activities of political parties and associations.

This draconian measure, purportedly aimed at preserving public order, is nothing short of a blatant attack on freedom of speech and press freedom.

The order, issued by Mali’s high authority for communication and disseminated through social media channels, strikes at the heart of journalistic integrity and the public’s right to information.

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By restricting the media’s ability to cover political affairs, the junta is effectively silencing dissenting voices and obstructing transparency; cornerstones upon which accountable governance is built.

The ban on the media from reporting on activities of political parties and associations, applied to all forms of the media, including television, radio, online and print newspapers.

The scope of the ban, or how it would be applied in practice, was not immediately clear.

The lack of clarity surrounding the scope and enforcement of this ban only adds to the ominous atmosphere of censorship and repression.

Will journalists be permitted to report on issues such as the economy, which are inherently intertwined with politics? Who will oversee their work, and what measures will be in place to ensure their independence and safety in such a hostile environment?

This media crackdown comes hot on the heels of the junta’s decision to suspend all activities by political parties, further consolidating its grip on power under the guise of maintaining public order.

Such actions betray the aspirations of its citizens for a more inclusive and accountable government.

Moreover, these actions risk further destabilizing an already fragile political landscape in Mali.

Instead of fostering dialogue and reconciliation as promised earlier, the junta’s authoritarian tactics sow seeds of division and distrust among the populace.

Mali has experienced two coups since 2020, leading a wave of political instability that has swept across West and Central Africa in recent years.

Along with its political troubles, the country is also in the grip of a worsening insurgency by militants linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group.

Col. Assimi Goita, who took charge after a second coup in 2021, promised to return the country to democracy in early 2024.

However, in September, the junta canceled elections scheduled for February 2024 indefinitely, citing the need for further technical preparations.

The junta has vowed to end the insurgency that emerged after deposing the elected government.

It cut military ties with France amid growing frustration with the lack of progress after a decade of assistance, and turned to Russian contractors, mercenaries from the Wagner group, for security support instead.

However, analysts say that the violence has only grown worse.

A Stern Rebuttal

The umbrella organization that represents journalists in Mali responded to the junta’s decree with an unusually stern rebuttal.

The group, known as Maison de le Press, or Press House, said that it rejects the order and called on journalists to continue to report on politics in Mali.

It also urged them to “stand tall, remain unified and to mobilize to defend the right of citizens to have access to information.”

Mali’s national commission for human rights also expressed regret and profound concern over the decision in a statement. It warned the junta that the decision could prove harmful.

“Instead of calming the social climate, these restrictions on fundamental rights and freedoms could potentially stir up trouble and tension, which the country does not need,” it said.

The United States said it was “deeply concerned” by the ban on political activities. “Freedom of expression and freedom of association are critical to an open society,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters in Washington.

“We call on Mali’s transition government to honour its commitments to its citizens and hold free and fair elections,” Miller added.

Analysts said the move was likely a backlash against political figures, civil society and students who have expressed frustration with the junta’s failure to return the country to democratic rule as promised.

“Recent weeks saw mounting pressure by political parties and figures,” Rida Lyammouri of the Policy Center for the New South, a Morocco-based think tank, told a news agency.

He added, “For the first time, the public and politicians have publicly criticized junta leaders and accused them of a lack of seriousness.”

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