Malian officers, angry at the reorganization of the government, detained President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane. They were appointed under international pressure in September with a mission of August 2020 After the coup, the country was brought back to full literati rule.

The leader who took power last year, the Vice President of the Interim Government, Colonel Assimi Goita, accused the two of violating the transitional charter and said that next year’s elections will proceed as planned.

Nine months after the overthrow of the president, Mali faces another political crisis Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, This is the timeline of all major political developments in the country:

In the early days August 18After months of anti-government protests, the rebellious soldiers Pick up the weapon Armored vehicles and military vehicles were seen on the street at a main base in Katy, a garrison town about 15 kilometers (nine miles) from the capital Bamako.

A few hours later, Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse were detained by military officers. This was a sharp escalation of the country’s months-long crisis.

Keita’s term of office is scheduled to be around midnight in 2023. Announce He is going to resign, saying that he doesn’t want to bleed.

In the early days August 19, The officer who overthrew Keita Pledge Restore stability and monitor the transition period until elections are held within a “reasonable” time frame. The coup person who called himself the National Salvation Commission (CNSP) also said:Transitional President“It will be appointed by civilian or military posts.

However, the international community has widely condemned the coup. The main regional group is the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Mali was suspended, closed its borders, and ceased financial exchanges with the country.

on August 20-21Opposition supporter flood Enter the central square of Bamako to celebrate the overthrow of Keita, hailed by its leaders as the “victory of the people of Mali”.

on August 22, An important meeting between Mali coup leaders and ECOWAS mediators seeking to restore civilian rule the end Only 20 minutes later.

The military government wants a transitional institution led by the military to rule the country For three years And agreed to release Keita, an ECOWAS source said August 23.

The dialogue between the delegation and the coup leader August 24 No agreement On how the county should restore civilian rule.

on August 26, European Union time out As part of Mali’s international efforts to stabilize the country, Mali has conducted two training missions for Mali’s army and police.

Coup leader August 27 freed Keita returns to his hometown of Sebenikoro in Bamako.

on August 28, The Economic Community of West African States said that the military Must transfer power A transitional government led by civilians will take office immediately, and elections will be held within a year. In exchange, Mali’s West African neighbors will work to gradually lift sanctions.

Military ruler August 29 put off Due to “organizational reasons,” they met for the first time with civic groups, political organizations and former insurgents.

on September 5, The military government Start the meeting Opposition groups with Bamako. However, less than an hour after the opening ceremony, supporters of the June 5th Movement (M5-RFP) – the first demonstration that led to Keita’s fall – began to protest, accusing the military government of excluding him from most working groups. outer.

Same in September 5Keita Leave the country Seek medical treatment in the United Arab Emirates after being hospitalized in Bamako after 10 days of detention.

The final statement of the ECOWAS summit held in Niamey, the capital of Niger September 7, Said that a civilian transitional president and prime minister must be appointed never mind Than September 15″.

on September 10, About 500 people Members of political parties, trade unions, and civil society groups in Bamako participated in a three-day “national consultation” to mark the second round of discussions to plan a path to return the country to civilian rule.

On the second day of the meeting, September 11, An expert appointed by the military ruler Propose a two-year transitional government Led by an interim president elected by the army.

on September 13, The military government promotes Political charter Establish an 18-month transitional government and appoint a soldier or civilian as interim president before elections are held.

on the same day, M5-RFP rejected The charter accused the military rules of “desire for monopoly and confiscation of power.”

Economic Community of West African States September 15 deadline by Regional mediators cannot persuade the coup makers to transfer power to civil affairs.

on September 21, Mali’s former Defense Minister Bah Ndaw (Bah Ndaw) is name As the new chairman of the transitional government, Gota was appointed as the vice president.

on September 22, Takada ask In view of the appointment of an interim president, the economic sanctions of ECOWAS were lifted.

on September 25, Ndaw and Goita swear Served as interim president and vice president of Mali in Bamako.

Ndaw is on SSeptember 27 appointment The former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mali, Moctar Ouane, served as prime minister, opening the way for the country’s neighbors to lift the sanctions imposed after the August coup d’état.

on October 6, Economic Community of West African States Lift sanctions In order to “support” hand over to civilian rule.

Former Prime Minister Boubou Cisse, former head of the National Assembly Moussa Timbine and eight generals detained during the coup were released. October 7.

on October 9, African Union Lift its suspension Mali cited “significant progress” in the country’s return to democracy.

on December 5, Provisional Legislature of Mali Elect Colonel Malik Dior, a member of the military government, served as president.

on December 31, The procuratorate Say six peoplePeople, including Prime Minister Cisse before the August coup, are under investigation for “plo looking at the government, criminal organizations, insulting the head of state, and conspiracy.”

on April 15Transitional government Announce The presidential and legislative elections will be held in February 2022. The first round of voting will be held on February 27, and the second round of voting will be held in March. Territorial Administration Minister Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Maiga said that these dates “strictly abide by” the 18-month transitional commitment to return to an elected government.

Ouane resigns as prime minister May 14Just a few days after the M5-RFP opposition movement called for the dissolution of the transitional government, it faced indignation over the outstanding role of the army and the slow reform.However, as the country’s interim government was about to form a new country, Ouane was immediately appointed to reorganize “Extensive” cabinet Facing more and more criticism.

on May 24, The government reorganization was announced. The military retained the strategic assets controlled by the previous government during the reorganization, but the two coup leaders-former Defense Minister Cadilla Kadala and former Security Minister Colonel Modibo Koni were replaced.After a few hours, the soldiers detain Ndaw and Ouane are the same.

In the statement read on public television, May 25Goita said that Ndaw and Ouane were deprived of their responsibility to seek to “break up” the transition, which will be “normal, and the scheduled elections will be held in 2022.”