Mali began a special nationwide registration operation for motorcycles and tricycles on June 15th, citing security imperatives related to combating armed groups. The initiative requires owners of currently unregistered vehicles to register them at designated centers. Authorities state the measure aims to improve security by tracking vehicle ownership. While civil society groups support the goal, they have expressed concern over the financial burden the registration fees may place on citizens, given the country’s existing economic hardships. The move is intended to aid in efforts to counter the activity of armed groups operating in the region. Details regarding registration costs and specific center locations have been released by the government.