Mali: former CMA and CSP-PSD rebels still opposed to constitutional referendum

2023-06-07T22:38:57.330Z

Highlights: The transitional authorities announced a vote on 18 June. It will be held everywhere except in some areas of the north controlled by the armed groups that signed the 2015 peace agreement. The Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) and the CSP-PSD platform met from Saturday to Tuesday, June 6 in Kidal. They met with international mediation on Sunday. For them, the agreement remains the only tool for lasting peace and national reconciliation, a spokesperson for the C SP said.

In Mali, former rebels maintain their opposition to the constitutional referendum. The transitional authorities announced a vote on 18 June. It will be organized everywhere, except in certain areas...

Mali: former CMA and CSP-PSD rebels still opposed to constitutional referendum

In Mali, former rebels maintain their opposition to the constitutional referendum. The transitional authorities announced a vote on 18 June. It will be held everywhere except in some areas of the north controlled by the armed groups that signed the 2015 peace agreement, including Kidal and Menaka.

Aerial view of the city of Kidal, August 2022. The Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) and the CSP-PSD platform met there from last Saturday to Tuesday. (Illustrative photo). AFP - SOULEYMANE AG ANARA

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The Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) and the CSP-PSD platform met from Saturday to Tuesday, June 6 in Kidal. They met with international mediation on Sunday. Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramdane is spokesperson for the CSP. For him, there is still no question of supporting the initiative until the peace agreement is revived.

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This draft new Constitution does not take care of the main provisions of the agreement, so it cannot be accepted as it stands. It is true, we met with the international community, we discussed these subjects. The doors remain open to find a compromise before the referendums, so we are waiting for the feedback of the mediation. We are waiting for the proposals of the transitional authorities for a way out of these blockages for a happy outcome, "he said.

"What we are asking for is the implementation of the agreement, and for its implementation, it must be taken care of in this Constitution, although there are sincere commitments from these authorities. The expression of a real will, that it be prioritized of this transition. For us, the agreement remains the only tool for lasting peace and national reconciliation. »

Mali: former CMA and CSP-PSD rebels still opposed to constitutional referendum

Mali: former CMA and CSP-PSD rebels still opposed to constitutional referendum

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