Mali basketball whistleblower still fighting for justice DW 07/23/2025
Briefly

Djelika 'Mami' Tounkara, a basketball player from Mali, has publicly identified herself after facing death threats linked to her accusations against her former coach for sexual misconduct. Despite fears for her safety and a lack of protection, Tounkara aims to protect others by speaking out. After reporting the abuse in 2021, she faced retaliation when dropped from the national squad for the U18/U19 World Cup. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that it lacks jurisdiction over her case against FIBA's Ethics Panel, leaving her without recourse for her claims against the Malian Basketball Federation.
Djelika 'Mami' Tounkara expressed fear for her safety after receiving death threats following the public disclosure of her identity related to sexual abuse allegations.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled it did not have jurisdiction over Djelika Tounkara's appeal, who has faced retaliation after reporting her former coach for abuse.
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