Relative of Imam Mahmoud Dicko released in Mali
A Close Relation of the Liberated Imam
Daouda Magassa, a close associate of the influential Malian religious figure Mahmoud Dicko, was released on Tuesday March 12, 2025. He had been kidnapped on February 5, 2025 by“unidentified armed men“, according to sources close to the victim.
Background to the abduction
Daouda Magassa is known for his proximity to Imam Mahmoud Dicko, a major figure in the protest movement that preceded the fall of former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, overthrown by a military coup in 2020.
Mr. Magassa’s abduction has caused concern in the country, not least because of the continuing tension between the authorities and certain civil society groups.
First Words After the Liberation
After his release, Daouda Magassa told AFP: “I’m free. For the moment I don’t wish to say any more. “
Conclusion
The release of Daouda Magassa puts an end to more than a month of uncertainty concerning his fate. However, the circumstances surrounding his abduction and release remain unclear, fuelling questions about the security climate in Mali.
