Mali's efforts to stem political protests to face test


FILE PHOTO: A view shows makeshift shelters at the Internally Displaced People's (IDP) camp in Tinzaouaten, northern Mali November 7, 2024. REUTERS/ Abdolah Ag Mohamed/File Photo

DAKAR (Reuters) - An attempt by Mali's military government to stamp out public dissent by banning all political activity will be put to the test on Friday as critics wary of security and economic woes call for protests.

Authorities on Wednesday announced that all work by political parties and other political organisations had been suspended until further notice to preserve public order.

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