UN experts on Monday called for the immediate and unconditional release of Malian civil society activist who has been detained since November 2023 despite a court issuing an order for his release.

Clément Mamadou Dembélé was originally jailed for allegedly making death threats against the transitional president and his family. In April, a court order dropped all charges against Dembélé, with the investigating judge ruling that the case lacked sufficient evidence against him.

Experts claimed political contentiousness has resulted in the deprivation of Dembélé’s rights, stating:

This case appears to be politically motivated, as Mr. Dembélé is not being released despite a court order dismissing the case against him for lack of evidence. His prosecution and continued detention could amoun

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