Uncertainty in Mali after coup
Malian soldiers on Sunday repelled a fresh attack by Tuareg rebels in the north reports AFP.
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The Tuareg had said they were advancing on the key northern town of Kidal, but a military official in the town told AFPthe rebels had been pushed back.
“Today we repelled an attack by Islamist rebels,” a military official in Kidal told AFP on condition of anonymity, referring to one of two rebel movements fighting for independence of the traditional homeland of the desert nomads.
Junta leader Captain Amadou Sanogo has invited the rebels to hold talks and begin a “peace process” as he tries to restore order.Bamako was tense on Sunday with few people venturing out as security forces patrolled the streets.
The Tuareg rebels said in the wake of the coup they would continue their offensive, and The Islamist rebel group Ansar Dine, or Defenders of Faith in Arabic, said Saturday its fighters had surrounded Kidal.“Thanks to Allah the almighty and his blessings, we will soon take our land in Kidal,” said a statement from the group.
Today is 21st anniversary of the last coup, when AmadouToumani Toure led the overthrow of dictator Moussa Traore.
The Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC)became the latest international organisation to condemn the coup.MCC CEO Daniel W. Yohannes issued the following statement on the situation in Mali:
"The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) condemns the violence and military seizure of power in Mali. Mali is an MCC partner country and is scheduled to complete its compact in September 2012. MCC maintains compact partnerships only with countries that demonstrate a clear commitment to good governance, economic freedom and investing in their citizens. The unconstitutional actions taken by elements of the armed forces of Mali are in direct conflict with MCC’s commitment to democratic governance and the rule of law.
MCC is halting operations while it assesses developments in the country. The MCC Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting this afternoon and discussed the situation in Mali. The Board will assess the ongoing status of the compact as events unfold on the ground.
“Today we repelled an attack by Islamist rebels,” a military official in Kidal told AFP on condition of anonymity, referring to one of two rebel movements fighting for independence of the traditional homeland of the desert nomads.
Junta leader Captain Amadou Sanogo has invited the rebels to hold talks and begin a “peace process” as he tries to restore order.Bamako was tense on Sunday with few people venturing out as security forces patrolled the streets.
The Tuareg rebels said in the wake of the coup they would continue their offensive, and The Islamist rebel group Ansar Dine, or Defenders of Faith in Arabic, said Saturday its fighters had surrounded Kidal.“Thanks to Allah the almighty and his blessings, we will soon take our land in Kidal,” said a statement from the group.
Today is 21st anniversary of the last coup, when AmadouToumani Toure led the overthrow of dictator Moussa Traore.
The Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC)became the latest international organisation to condemn the coup.MCC CEO Daniel W. Yohannes issued the following statement on the situation in Mali:
"The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) condemns the violence and military seizure of power in Mali. Mali is an MCC partner country and is scheduled to complete its compact in September 2012. MCC maintains compact partnerships only with countries that demonstrate a clear commitment to good governance, economic freedom and investing in their citizens. The unconstitutional actions taken by elements of the armed forces of Mali are in direct conflict with MCC’s commitment to democratic governance and the rule of law.
MCC is halting operations while it assesses developments in the country. The MCC Board of Directors held its quarterly meeting this afternoon and discussed the situation in Mali. The Board will assess the ongoing status of the compact as events unfold on the ground.
Source : https://www.marocafrik.com/english/Uncertainty-in-...