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Political Lawyer Abducted In Mali

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Malian security forces arrested Professor Avoksuma Jona Hachene Mou, president of the Democratic Party, at his residence alongside his wife. Following the arrest, police reportedly raided the headquarters of the African Party for Peace and Social Justice, causing property damage. Coalition spokespeople are meeting urgently to address the incident. Security forces arrested GK party president Professor Avocs Majona Hachenemou and his spouse at their family home on Saturday morning. The arrests follow a Supreme Court ruling two days ago that dissolved the organization and declared its activities illegal nationwide. The government spokesperson, Gassim Chérif, stated the arrests are due to the group's failure to comply with the law. The organization had called for a protest march prior to the crackdown.

Malian security forces arrested Professor Avoksuma Jona Hachene Mou, president of the Democratic Party, at his residence alongside his wife. Following the arrest, police reportedly raided the headquarters of the African Party for Peace and Social Justice, causing property damage. Coalition spokespeople are meeting urgently to address the incident. Security forces arrested GK party president Professor Avocs Majona Hachenemou and his spouse at their family home on Saturday morning. The arrests follow a Supreme Court ruling two days ago that dissolved the organization and declared its activities illegal nationwide. The government spokesperson, Gassim Chérif, stated the arrests are due to the group's failure to comply with the law. The organization had called for a protest march prior to the crackdown. The family of political lawyer and activist Monta Gata announced his abduction this Sunday in Mali. Two police officers reportedly arrived to take him. Gata is known for criticizing the ruling military government and advocating for soldiers detained during institutional corruption investigations. His wife stated that a formal complaint has been filed, according to AFP.

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RFI Afrique

“Il est arrêté à son domicile avec son épouse. Selon Hicène Abdulla, il porte parole de la coalition. Les policiers ont saccagé le siège brisant notamment des vitres.”

RFI Monde

“L'organisation était dissoute il y a deux jours par arrêtée de la Cour suprême, ses activités déclarées illégales sur l'ensemble du territoire, alors qu'elle appelait une marche de protestation.”

Radio Orient

“هذا الأحد، أعلنت عائلة المحامي والمواطن السياسي مونتا غاتا عن اختطافه... لقد قدمنا شكوى، تقول زوجته في AFP.”

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