Mali: «À un moment, j’ai arrêté de compter les décès», témoigne El Bachir Thiam, ancien détenu de la Sécurité d’État
Summary
El-Bachir Thiam recounts his five-month detention by Mali's State Security, describing harsh conditions, arbitrary accusations of opposing the military transition, and witnessing the deaths of dozens of detainees. He details the systematic torture and neglect of political prisoners, including lawyer Muntagatal, highlighting the regime's use of the security apparatus for repression. Thiam shares his testimony to expose these crimes against humanity and warn the international community about the ongoing human rights crisis in Bamako.
Topics discussed
Recognition of the State Security headquarters
Accusations of opposing the military transition
The sole interrogation and false accusations of French funding
Description of harsh detention conditions and overcrowding
Discussion on food and lack of torture for the interviewee
Witnessing the torture of a minor co-detainee
Deaths in custody and the guards' indifference
Profiles of other detainees and arbitrary arrests
The circumstances of the release on September 25
Motivations for testifying to the international community
State Security as a tool of repression and fear
Concerns for lawyer Muntagatal and his son
Closing remarks and call for action
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