Political drama: Mountain president resigns after captured by angry soldiers

In a television address, he said he would distribute the government and parliament, adding “I don't want blood to be shed for me to remain in power. ”

He and Prime Minister Boubou Cise were sent to a military camp near the capital, Bamakos, which was denounced by internationals, writes BBC, translates Periscopi.

The spokesman for the soldiers called for “civil political training that would lead to creditary general elections”.

Mr. Katea had won a second term in the 2018 elections, but there has been great anger for corruption, mismanagement of the economy and disagreement over legislative elections in this country. This has led to major protests in the past months.

There has also been anger among soldiers over their salaries and ongoing conflict with jihadists.

What did Mr. President say? Kato?

By wearing a mask because of the pandemic, Mr. Keita resigned to a very short television address.

If today, certain elements of our armed forces want this to end with their intervention, do I have another choice?

I have no hatred for anyone, no love for my country,” he added. God forbid. ”

What did the soldiers say?

In a statement of delegates read early this morning on behalf of the National Committee for People's Salvation, “was told Civil society and political and social movements were invited to create the best conditions for civil political dissemination that would lead to creditable elections for exercising the democracy that would lay the foundation for a new mountain.” /Periscope