Siege in the Sahel: Escalating Conflict as Rebel Alliance Targets Russian-Backed Forces in Northern Mali
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July 9, 2026
Introduction The volatile security landscape of Northern Mali has deteriorated sharply this week, as a coordinated insurgent offensive pushes the nation’s military junta and its Russian paramilitary allies into a desperate defensive struggle. On Thursday…
The Sahel’s Exit from the Rome Statute: A Dark Horizon for Justice and Human Rights
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July 5, 2026
Introduction: The Erosion of International Accountability The landscape of international criminal justice faces a seismic shift as the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—moves to formally sever ties with the…
