Freedom of the Press 2007: Mali

Mali’s ruling military junta has enacted a law abolishing multiparty democracy and banning activities by opposition parties.

Mali’s military junta has banned all political parties, amid growing opposition protests against a national conference recommendation, to extend General Assimi Goïta’s rule until 2030.

Issa Kaou N’Djim, an activist and critic of the Burkinabé junta, was handed a two-year prison sentence, with one year suspended, for his comments made during the fateful TV programme.