FIBA African Women’s Basketball Tournament Held in Cameroon Amid Sexual Scandal Global Voices

Two Sexual Abuse Scandalssponsored by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA)African Basketball Women’s Championshipstarted on September 18, 2021 in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon. The coaches of Mali’s under-18 and under-19 national basketball teams and officials of the Malian Basketball Federation (FMBB) have allegedly subjected dozens of teenage players to various forms of sexual abuse since 1999. reported by several news outlets. Following MaliSimilar scandal in Kenyawas told.

Abuse outside the basketball court

basketball isMaliis a popular sport in Japan, and the women’s national teamConsistently favorites to win at continental and international competitions. of course,He is also a regular at the Olympics.

in June 2021Human Rights WatchButFIBASuppose a female basketball player in Mali is sexually abused.letter, a basketball sexual scandal in Mali came to light.Current FIBA ​​PresidentHamane Nyanis of particular interest because he is from Mali and because he was the president of the Malian basketball team between 1999 and 2007, when many alleged sexual abuses took place. ing. The Human Rights Watch letter states:

We write on behalf of Human Rights Watch, an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights abuses by states and non-state actors around the world. As part of our global research on child abuse in sport, Human Rights Watch has documented a pattern of sexual harassment and abuse by Mr. Amadou Bamba, the current head coach of Mali’s Under-18 girls’ national basketball team (which is overseen by the FMBB, a member of FIBA).

On behalf of Human Rights Watch, the international non-governmental organization that investigates and defends human rights abuses committed by state and non-state actors around the world, I would like to: As part of a global investigation into child abuse in sports, Human Rights Watch documented how Amadou Bamba, current head coach of the Mali Women’s Under-18 National Basketball Team, sexually harassed and abused . (Sexual violence is monitored by the Mali Basketball Federation under the International Basketball Federation)

In June 2021, the International Basketball Federation issued a hearing to verify Human Rights Watch’s allegations.started an investigation.The federation, which is said to be the foremost authority on sports-related law, has sought to verify Human Rights Watch’s claims and present its findings, as well as to obtain advice on future measures to be taken.Mr Richard McLarenrequested a law firm run by the company to conduct an investigation.McLaren has long been a Russian playerdoping problemand of the World Boxing Association at the 2016 Rio OlympicsCorruption allegationsI have been involved in research related to sports such as

human rightsThe letter, which accompanies the documents released by Watch, states:ing.During the time Mr. Nyan was president of the Basketball Federation of MaliSome abuse occurred.He was sexually abusedWhenaccused ofHowever, some investigative reportsHe knew that sexual abuse was taking place and he turned a blind eye to it all.I affirm that I was. Such an attitude of his is FIBA’s “It goes against our policy of zero tolerance for any form of sexual violence.”Human Rights WatchMany women say they were sexually abused by basketball association officialsI sent this out for sex.Officers alleged to have sexually abusedAmadou Bamba, head coach at the timeCoaching the under-18 and under-19 women’s national teamswas), Coach Cheek Omar Sissoko,and former FMBB Vice Chairman Amadou Ario Maiga.

McLaren Recommendation and Nyan’s Restoration

FIBAMcLaren Law Firm’s Global Sports Solutions team, commissioned bymclaren reportannounced. The report accused Nyang of knowing and ignoring sexual abuse during his tenure. “FMBB tolerated and failed to take corrective action against sexual abuse of athletes that was practiced within the organization.”

In addition, on the recommendation of the Fair Commissioner, NyanPresident of Sissoko and Mali Basketball Federationwith maigaBasketball-related business has been suspended. “Alliance for Sport and Rights” and “Women’s Basketball Players Association”was jointly published in July 2021letterthe implementation of appropriate measures against sexual abuse committed in Mali;and requested FIBA ​​to promote organizational management reform.

July 26thFormer head coach Amadou Bamba has been charged with sexually assaulting and harassing a teenage player. A day later, the Malian government issued a statement stating that it would work to strengthen its commitment to children’s rights in accordance with international treaty obligations.

In September 2021, Nyan willacquitted of sexual assault charges。but,Seven FMBB officials remain suspended. on the other hand,Measures are taken to protect sexual victims;Women’s team-related staff and volunteer participants are obliged to attend trainingattached. FMBB also launched an action plan,A nationwide workshop was held to raise awareness of athlete protection.The goal of this workshop is to:The goal is to integrate the athletes with the Mali sports authority.In addition, we will incorporate civil society organizations and sports activists,raise awareness about abuse in sport;It is also recommended to protect children who play sports.

Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Kenyan Basketball

September 24th BBCAccording to an article inKenyan female basketball playerhas been sexually abused for many yearsI confess that I came The player whose name was revealed only as Rachel,On condition of anonymity, he said:

Everywhere in Kenya, basketball players know these things but people have been quiet.

basketball players areI know this is happening all over Kenya.But everyone is tight-lipped.

These allegations turned Human Rights Watch’s attention to Kenyan basketball. Human Rights Watch Global Initiative Board ChairIn an interview with BBC Sport Africa, Minky Wardan of Kenyan Basketball Federation said a report on young female players belonging to the Kenyan Basketball Federation raises concerns about the existence of sexual abuse against them. She also said that civil servants working at the national level have a responsibility to protect young athletes and ensure their safety.