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In Mali, a year ago, until today, 14 people died after police intervention during the demonstrations against the dismissed President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, according to figures from the UN and the UN. Human Rights Watch NGO. A ceremony will be held on Sunday, July 11, in honor of the Imam Dicko Mosque, located in Badalabougou. The district was then the epicenter of the protest against the old regime.
as reported from Bamako, Kaourou Magassa
The ceremony is primarily religious. A reading of the Koran takes place from 9:00, amplified by several audio speakers. One hundred chairs are placed on the road and under white tarpaulins. The atmosphere is for meditation and prayers. As is the tradition of celebrating deaths, blessings are given to the rest of the deceased.
This collection also has an alleged effect. On a wall in the mosque, a banner with, in the background, a photo of Imam Dicko and several faithful people praying for a body, the sentence shows “The Malian people demand justice”.
During the protests on July 10, 11 and 12, fourteen people died. Independent investigations into the UN mission in Mali (Minusma) and the Human Rights Watch Organization have shown that the police use disproportionate amounts of force. Most deaths were managed.
Although some witnesses have been interviewed by Malian justice, the investigation seems to be stalled.
At the end of the morning we met Mohamed Doumbia, father of one of the victims. At the age of 16, his son was killed a few meters from his home in the same district of Badalabougou, while not participating in the demonstrations. The feelings are still alive at home and above all he claims that he has not received any support or information from the government. He, too, demands justice to finally mourn.
At 14:00 local time, officials will take a seat on the stage. A speech by Imam Dicko is planned, a speech is expected, because Imam Dicko is one of the important personalities who still demands justice for the victims of the demonstrations on 10, 11 and 12 July 2020.
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