GENEVA (20 February 2023) – A UN expert today urged authorities in Mali to open up civic and democratic space and redouble efforts to fight impunity for human rights violations and abuses as the country embarks on an electoral process.

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has been informed by the Malian authorities of their decision to ask the Director of the Mission's Human Rights Division and representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

Monsieur le Président du Conseil de sécurité,

Mesdames et messieurs les représentants des membres du Conseil de sécurité,

Monsieur le ministre des Affaires étrangères et de la Coopération internationale de la République du Mali, cher frère Abdoulaye Diop,