Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Crisis In Mali Worsens

Ecowas Threatens Mali Coup Leaders With New Sanctions -- BBC

The West African regional bloc Ecowas has threatened to re-impose sanctions on officers who led a coup in Mali in March, accusing them of blocking a return to constitutional rule.

Ecowas lifted sanctions in April after the coup leaders agreed to hand back power to a civilian government.

But in a statement, the bloc said the junta was still interfering in the country's politics.

Ecowas objects to its plans to replace interim President Djouncounda Traore.

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More News On the Crisis In Mali

ECOWAS frustrated with Mali -- UPI
Mali coup leaders threatened with new sanctions -- Reuters
West African bloc may re-impose Mali sanctions -- AP
Mali coup leader calls for transition talks -- AFP
ECOWAS Urged to Include Politicians to Resolve Mali Crisis -- Voice of America
Mali Islamists to let first aid convoy enter Timbuktu -- Reuters
Islamists in northern Mali smash TVs; protesters take to streets -- Washington Post/AP
Mali residents protest against armed groups -- IoL News

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