By RFPosted on 03-10-2019Modified on 03-10-2019 at 22:48

After the attack of Boulkessi, the communication of the authorities is discreet, in spite of the presence of the Minister of Defense, General Dahirou Dembélé, in the region. A discretion that raises questions within the political class.

Military women were demonstrating this Wednesday. Angry, they ask for information about their husbands, stationed in this village attacked on the border with Burkina Faso . The last official record is 38 soldiers killed and about 60 missing. But since Monday, the official communication is cautious.

On Twitter, the Malian army announced Thursday the installation of an advanced command post at Sévaré, in central Mali, led by the Minister of Defense, arrived a few hours after the massive attack of Boulkessi , on Monday. Also on Twitter, the Fama salute the bravery of the Malian military and their fighting spirit.

#FAMa resumed their base at #Boulkessy. By this act the #FAMa give a proof of their fighting spirit and their bravery. The resumption of control of #Boulkessy should be welcomed. pic.twitter.com/ji6sxE3K8D

Malian Armed Forces (@FAMa_DIRPA) October 3, 2019

In addition to the few official communiqués and messages posted on social networks, there has been no public speech for the time being. What deplores one of the cadres of the RPM, the party of President IBK. " Everyone is afraid to speak and this silence helps to reinforce concerns, " said the member of the presidential majority, before adding: " The authorities are far from the field, the command too. The reality is that today soldiers do not defend themselves, they flee. "

Opposition criticism

For Moussa Sinko Coulibaly, former general and former presidential candidate, " the rise of the Malian army is a grotesque state lie ."

Still on the opposition side, the attack on Boulkessi is, according to Yelema party president, " the symbol of the country's eternal problem: governance ". " We should name the military leaders according to their skills and not according to their relationship, " adds Moussa Mara.

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