By RFIPosted 28-11-2019Modified on 28-11-2019 at 23:23

The president said on Thursday, November 28, that he would ask his allies "greater involvement" against "terrorism" in the Sahel. But in Mali, voices are raised against the French military presence. A sling that is not shared by all political camps and civil society.

The moderate opposition, like the government, hammers it: the presence of the Barkhane force must not be questioned. For Moussa Mara, leader of the opposition Yelema party, stability depends on the French military presence .

" It is not a question of being in the opposition or the majority, it is to be aware of the reality of our country and therefore of the fact that we absolutely need international assistance in our country, and especially Operation Barkhane, "he says.

It is a question of knowing the medium and long term interests of our country. But we must not hide the face, the French presence in our country is very unpopular.

Moussa Mara

28-11-2019 - By RFI

Bell sound very different on the left wing of the opposition. According to Oumar Mariko, president of the SADI party, the answer must first be political and unitary. " Today we need the meeting of the political forces patriotic to question the regime in place and its support that is France ... The security question of Mali can be solved only by legitimate and legal leaders and not in the sense French foreign interests. "

The French say they came to fight against terrorism and strengthen the Malian army and since they are there, the situation is worsening.

Oumar Mariko

28-11-2019 - By RFI

For Mahmoud Diko, former president of the High Islamic Council of Mali, the fight against terrorism and radical Islamism must be conducted by all means, provided to find a way out. " I think that Mali still needs help, support from all its partners ... An endless war does not exist, we must find a solution to end this situation. "

Today, if a number of Malians question the relevance of the Barkhane force, no leader of the country has asked for his departure.

Kidal, the Barkhane force is there. But the Malian army is not there. Why ? Why ? We want our army to be in Kidal!

Malians very critical of Barkhane force

28-11-2019 - By Serge Daniel

► See also: Sahel: France wants NATO allies "greater involvement"

General François Lecointre, Chief of Staff of the French Armies, is the guest of RFI this Friday from 7:40, Paris time.

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