Bamako: The United States (US) has condemned an attack against Mali’s interim leader Dioncounda Traore, as well as efforts by pro-coup supporters to derail the transition back to democratic rule, media reported on Thursday.
According to reports the US embassy in Bamako slammed the “flagrant attack”, adding the United States “remains deeply troubled and saddened by continued violations against Mali’s democracy.”
“Repeated incidents of violence and delays serve only to weaken Mali and its capacity to respond to territorial, security and humanitarian crises.”
Traore was inaugurated as interim president on April 12, a few weeks after low-ranking soldiers led by Captain Amadou Sanogo ousted the government.
After laborious negotiations the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) mediators secured a deal in which Traore would stay in his position beyond a constitutionally mandated 40 days, for a 12-month transition period.
However on Monday, a day after the accord was signed, protesters who supported the ouster of Amadou Toumani Toure’s government besieged Traore’s offices and physically attacked him.
The 70-year-old is currently seeking medical treatment in Paris.
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