African Union Commission Demands Urgent Global Action as Mali’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens.
By Raymond Enoch
In an urgent call that underscores growing instability in the Sahel, the African Union Commission (AUC) has expressed grave concern over the worsening security and humanitarian situation in Mali, following a series of violent attacks, abductions, and a fuel blockade imposed by terrorist groups.
In a statement issued today in Addis Ababa, the Commission condemned in the strongest terms the deliberate killing of civilians and the systematic disruption of essential supplies, describing the situation as a “deeply troubling assault on human dignity and stability in the region.”
According to the AUC, the blockade and attacks have severely impacted access to fuel, food, and humanitarian assistance, plunging communities into hardship and threatening to reverse fragile recovery efforts. The Commission emphasized that the actions of these armed groups represent flagrant violations of international law and human rights, calling for swift accountability and justice for victims.
In a particularly distressing development, the AUC also condemned the recent kidnapping of three Egyptian nationals, demanding their immediate and unconditional release. The Commission warned that abductions and targeted attacks on non-combatants “cannot be tolerated and must be met with unified international resolve.”
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called on the global community to mount a coordinated international response—one that goes beyond condemnation to include enhanced cooperation, intelligence sharing, and sustained counter-terrorism support for Mali and other Sahel nations under threat.
Reaffirming its solidarity with the Government and people of Mali, the Commission expressed condolences to the families of victims and reiterated its unwavering commitment to advancing peace, security, and sustainable development across the Sahel region.
The African Union’s strong statement reflects mounting urgency as the region grapples with overlapping crises of insecurity, displacement, and economic distress—calling on the international community to match words with concrete action.
