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Mali’s opposition to work with coup leaders on transition
BAMAKO, Aug 20, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Mali’s opposition vowed Wednesday to work on a political transition with the military leaders who seized power and called a mass rally for Friday to celebrate the “people’s victory”.
The opposition coalition M5-RFP said it would work with the military junta on “developing a roadmap” with the new leaders and supporters, according to a statement.
The coalition’s Choguel Maiga told journalists “we will organise the biggest patriotic rally on Friday” in the capital Bamako and nationwide to “celebrate the Malian people’s victory”.
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