3/AN-RM of 6 May 1980 on the ratification of the said Protocol); - Protocol A/P3/5/82 on the Code of Community Citizenship, adopted in Cotonou, on 29 May 1982 (Ordinance 83-19/PG-RM of 19 May 1983 on the ratification of the said Protocol); - Additional Protocol A/SP1/7/86 on the implementation of the 2nd stage (Right of Residence) of the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, Right of Establishment, signed in Abuja on 1 July 1986 (Law No. 88-25 / AN-RM of 23 March 1988 on the ratification of the Protocol); - Additional Protocol A/SP2/5/90 on the implementation of the 3rd stage (Right of Establishment) of the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence and Establishment signed in Banjul on 29 May 1990. 148. Freedom of association. - Freedom of association is a reality in Mali. Association is defined as a group formed between persons who decide to pool their knowledge or activities for a purpose other than sharing of profits. 149. Associations are regulated in Mali by Law No. 04-038 of 5 August 2004. It is on the basis of this text, which enshrines freedom of association, that many associations were formed, especially in support of democratisation. 150. Also, in the respect of freedom of association which is recognized and guaranteed by the Constitution, it should be noted that associations are declared to the State representative in the District of Bamako or in the “Cercle”, in whose jurisdiction is located the head office. 151. However, political and humanitarian associations as well as foreign associations are required to make their declaration to the Ministry in charge of Territorial Administration. 152. A receipt is issued subject to two essential conditions only: the lawfulness of the purpose and the non-ethnic or non-regionalist character of the association. The receipt of declaration of association is issued in the name of the association itself, to avoid disputes about the paternity of the association. 153. Currently, approximately 12,000 registered associations have been declared to the Ministry in charge of Territorial Administration and Local Government (MATCL). 154. The adoption of this law has contributed to the development of associations and the strengthening of civil society and the democratic framework in our country. 155. Freedom of assembly and demonstration. - The rights to freedom of assembly, procession and demonstration are equally effective in Mali. They are primarily governed by Ordinance No. 36/PCG of 28 March 1959 and, secondly, by the Charter of political parties. The above-mentioned Ordinance lays down in Article 6 (1) and (2), the principle of prior declaration to the administrative authority (Mayor, Prefect and SubPrefect) by the organisers of the demonstration on a public highway (procession, march, gathering of people). This declaration signed by three organisers of the demonstration 36