Twenty-four hours after the inter-Malian dialogue, which notably recommended the extension of the duration of the transition from two to five years, as well as the candidacy of Colonel Assimi Goïta for the next presidential election, discordant voices are being heard. A section of the political class, civil society and armed groups in northern Mali, who did not participate in the dialogue, believe that the meeting was ultimately only intended to strengthen the power of the military.
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With our regional correspondent, Serge Daniel
Several dozen associations and political parties believe that with its two key recommendations – the extension of the duration of the transition from two to five years and the candidacy of the head of the junta for the next presidential election – the inter-Malian dialogue has not at all achieved its objective of reconciling the citizens of the Mali.
Youssouf Daba Diawara, Malian political leader and president of a political movement suspended like other activities » by the junta, explains: “ For us, the dialogue that took place in Mali failed to make any sense. We were not surprised to see the resolutions that came out of it. It was just a way for the transitional authorities to legitimize themselves and stay in power. »
“ We will fight for democracy »
Faced with this situation, Malian democrats, he adds, will not sit idly by. “ We are getting ready. We are going to fight for democracy and for that, we are going to take action. We believe that only actions will be able to move the lines and get the country out of this situation we are experiencing. »
For their part, the rebels from northern Mali united within the Permanent Strategic Framework for the Defense of the People of Azawad (CSP-DPA) affirm that the meeting held was “ a non-event “. The problem of national reconciliation in Mali “ remains whole », Adds a leader of this armed movement.
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