The decision rests with the military junta that has seized power
The junta in Mali continued with its restrictions on political life in the country and banned the media from covering the activities of political parties, reported AFP. This decision came a day after the junta suspended the activities of political parties in Mali.
The military, which overthrew President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita a few years ago, announced that until further notice they were suspending the activities of political parties and associations guilty of subversive activity, according to them.
Now the High Communication Authority, which regulates the activities of local media, has asked them to stop covering the activities of the parties. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has expressed deep concern over the suspension of the parties. And US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller criticized the decision and called on Mali to hold elections.
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