The head of Minusma’s human rights department, Guillaume Ngefa, has been accused by the authorities of “destabilizing and subversive acts” and is persona non grata in Mali. His sacking comes as Minusma’s future raises questions. decryption.
The provisional authorities announced on Sunday evening the expulsion of the head of MINUSMA’s human rights department. They accuse Guillaume Ngefa of “destabilizing and subversive activities”. It is actually the continuation of the Aminata Dicko case. On January 27, the vice president of the Kisal Association condemned the mistreatment of the Malian army and its Russian auxiliaries before the UN Security Council. Bamako fails to acknowledge Dicko’s remarks or the quality of Aminata and holds Minusma’s human rights officer accountable.
Because for Bamako, the issue of human rights is “exploited” and “politicized” in the service of “hidden agendas”. These terms are used in official press releases and speeches whenever someone dares to mention the restrictions on civil liberties in the country, or worse, the allegations of abuse against the Malian army and its Russian proxies. A way to automatically disqualify human rights defenders, again in the name of national sovereignty.