Manifestation historique devant la Cour pénale internationale à La Haye

L’Organisation Imouhagh Internationale pour la Justice et la Transparence, en collaboration avec l’Association Kel-Akal( Observatoire des Droits Humains de l’Azawad), l’Association Azawad Solidarity et la diaspora touarègue d’Europe et d’Amérique du Nord, ont organisé une manifestation historique ce samedi 14 juin 2025 devant la Cour pénale internationale (CPI) à La Haye. Cette mobilisation d’envergure avait pour objectif de dénoncer les violations graves et systématiques des droits humains perpétrées à l’encontre des populations civiles notamment, dans la région de l’Azawad et, plus largement, à travers le Sahel. Militants, défenseurs des droits humains, survivants et membres de la diaspora se sont réunis pour réclamer vérité, justice et fin de l’impunité face aux crimes commis sous couvert de la “lutte contre le terrorisme”. En tant que coorganisatrices de cet événement, les organisations impliquées ont également déposé plusieurs plaintes officielles auprès de la Cour pénale internationale. Ces plaintes visent à ouvrir des enquêtes contre :

• le gouvernement malien, considéré comme principal responsable des exécutions extrajudiciaires, disparitions forcées, massacres et actes de répression visant les populations civiles sur quasiment tout le nord Mali relevant de crimes contre l’humanité ;

• la République de Turquie, mise en cause pour sa complicité présumée, en vertu du droit international coutumier, pour la fourniture d’armes et de drones armés utilisés en toute connaissance de cause contre des civils par les forces maliennes et leurs supplétifs.

Ces actions s’appuient sur un ensemble rigoureux de preuves : témoignages directs, rapports de terrain, documents officiels et analyses indépendantes, démontrant la nature systématique et planifiée des crimes dénoncés. Les partenaires réaffirment leur engagement total en faveur de la justice, de la vérité et des droits des peuples. Ils appellent la communauté internationale, les institutions de défense des droits humains et l’ensemble des acteurs de la justice globale à soutenir cette démarche afin de mettre un terme à l’impunité dans la région. La lutte continue jusqu’à ce que les responsables soient traduits en justice, que les victimes soient reconnues et que la paix et la dignité soient enfin rétablies pour les peuples du Sahel.

À titre liminaire, nous voulons remercier M.Gonzales et M.Jean-Claude Misenga pour leur disponibilité et l’accueil bienveillant et attentif à notre égard.
Nous avons abordé plusieurs points concernant les victimes décédées et celles arrêtées ou disparues dans le Nord Mali essentiellement et qui représentent toutes les communautés présentes dans l’Azawad.
Nous leur avons transmis la liste de toute la collecte des données parvenues .
Nous voudrions remercier toutes les personnes qui ont surmonté leur chagrin, la peur et la méfiance pour nous confier le nom de leurs proches .
Grâce à cette liste , ils ne seront plus un nombre parmi d’autres de tués ou de disparus mais bien une personne avec un nom.
Cette liste va servir à d’autres instances et nous vous tiendrons au courant au fur et à mesure que nous entamerons les procédures .
La liste n’est pas fermée , et vous pouvez continuer à nous envoyer vos messages en ce sens .

Encore une fois nos pensées et nos prières vont aux familles endeuillées , séparées , violentées, dépouillées .

Fortuné Sarah dit Lili
Présidente de Imouhagh International

The Imouhagh International Organisation has issued a strong appeal to the global community, urging immediate intervention to protect civilians in the Azawad region amid escalating violence and a deepening humanitarian crisis.

According to the organisation, the situation in Azawad has become critical following the withdrawal of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) on December 31, 2023. This departure has created a significant security vacuum, leaving civilian populations without effective protection.

Alarming Developments Reported

Recent reports from the region, particularly after the withdrawal of Malian forces and allied elements from the Kidal area, point to a series of deeply concerning incidents. These include the discovery of mass graves in areas such as Tessalit, cases of enforced disappearances, and widespread human rights violations.

The organisation also highlights reports of physical violence against civilians, looting of property, and serious allegations involving human organ trafficking. These developments underline the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate international attention.

Calls for Immediate Action

In response to the crisis, Imouhagh International Organisation is calling for coordinated and decisive measures from the international community. Key demands include:
* Immediate action to ensure the protection of civilian populations
* Establishment of independent monitoring and investigation mechanisms
* Guaranteed safe humanitarian access to affected communities
* Strong measures to combat impunity and ensure accountability

Appeal to Global Institutions

The organisation has directly addressed its appeal to major international actors, including the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, and global human rights organisations.
It urges these bodies to act without delay by launching independent investigations, identifying those responsible for violations, and taking concrete steps to safeguard civilians.

A Race Against Time

Emphasizing the urgency of the crisis, the organisation warns that delays in action could lead to further deterioration of the humanitarian situation across Azawad and the wider Sahel region.

Imouhagh International Organisation calls for unified international mobilisation and stresses the importance of cooperation among all stakeholders to uncover the truth and deliver justice for victims.

One of the principles of the United Nations is to protect civilian populations in a context of insecurity, where the state cannot intervene freely.

In Adjel-hoc, a commune located in the Kidal region, this principle is being flouted. In recent weeks, the inhabitants of this village no longer feel safe under MINUSMA.
For years Adjel-hoc has faced a stalemate. On the one hand, armed terrorist groups order the population to stay away from the camps of the international forces. On the other hand, the international forces encircle and isolate the village with fences and barbed wire, making it an integral part of the MINUSMA camp.

One resident explains. He feels trapped between two fires, the village being at the center of confrontations between the different parties. He mentions the problematic layout of the village, which is enclosed by barbed wire and has only two exits. With the rainy season and the risk of flooding the village, the two exits are obsolete. Moreover, the camp of Adjel-hoc represents an economic source for the whole commune, having wells and cattle. Its extinction is as catastrophic for its inhabitants as for the neighboring camps.

Since the events of 2019, the inhabitants of the commune have asked the international forces to stay at least seven kilometers away from civilian dwellings. They have also called on MINUSMA to remove their barbed wire.
On April 2, a jihadist attack led to a battle with the Chadian contingent of MINUSMA. The killing of three civilians by Chadian forces aggravated the situation. They were taken from their homes, tortured (with photographs) and executed at the MINUSMA camp. The victims are :
- Bay ag Aklil, 60 years old.
- Aklil ag Issouf, 68 years old.
- Attayoub Alhosseyni, 45 years old.

Following these reprehensible events, the demands of 2019 were reiterated in 2021, during peaceful demonstrations.
The local population is losing confidence in the international forces that normally work for peace. The inhabitants feel that they must be heard, because they are able to judge for themselves whether or not the principles of peace supported by MINUSMA are being properly implemented on the ground.

Following repeated violations of these principles, the camp's inhabitants decided to leave the camp in protest. The civilians would rather return to nomadic life than feel insecure. They will not return to the camp until their demands are met.

Imouhagh International for Justice and Transparency supports the legitimacy of these demands and strongly condemns the violations perpetrated by MINUSMA.
We call on the forces of the UN mission in northern Mali to respect the rules of international law and to comply with the standards of conduct and objectives of their charge.
We understand the pain of exile: gathering the bare minimum, leaving your home, abandoning part of your life and savings to head into the desert in the heat.
Imagine the threat that MINUSMA represents for these populations, pushing them to take the heavy decision of going into exile.
Therefore, we call on the head of the International Multidimensional Mission in Mali to find an urgent solution to stop these forced displacements, as well as to help the civilians who wish to return to their homes.
Imouhagh International also calls for the prosecution of the Chadian soldiers responsible for the abuses against the three civilians mentioned.

Amplification
1-Responsible of the Minusma
2- Chadian authorities
3- Human rights organizations.