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Mali’s new military leaders agreed to establish an 18-month transitional government until elections are held, following last month’s coup.
Spokesman Moussa Camara said the interim government would be led by a military officer or a civilian.
The pledge came after three days of talks with the opposition and civil society groups about a timetable for Mali’s return to civilian rule.
Ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta fled the country last week.
The 75-year-old former leader flew to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sept. 5 for medical treatment after suffering a mild stroke, military officials said.
His former chief of staff said he could be absent for up to 15 days.
After the coup, West African leaders said they wanted a speedy return to civilian rule. Mali’s new military rulers had previously said that they wanted the interim period to last two years.
“We pledge to you to spare no effort in the implementation of all these resolutions in the exclusive interest of the Malian people,” said Colonel Assimi Goita, head of the Malian military junta.
Source: BBC
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