A stand in solidarity took place in Dijon, France, as activists and human rights defenders rallied to urge the international community to intervene in Mali. The demonstrators condemned the severe human rights violations committed by the Malian army and Russian Wagner mercenaries against the Azawad people, a region in northern Mali.
The rally called for immediate action to halt the ongoing violence, with participants demanding accountability for the crimes committed against the Azawad population. The protesters emphasized the need for justice, calling for international attention to protect the victims and address the escalating crisis in Mali. Their message was clear: the world must take a stand for human rights and peace in Azawad.
Azawad, a cultural region primarily inhabited by the Tuareg people, declared independence in 2012, though it was not internationally recognized. Since then, it has been a battleground for various armed groups, worsened by the presence of the Wagner mercenaries. The region remains a symbol of the Tuareg people’s fight for autonomy and self-determination amidst ongoing conflict.
