Mali's lawmakers approve a plan allowing the military junta to rule for up to five years despite regional sanctions imposed on the country over delayed elections
The parliament also decided that the country's interim president cannot stand for a future democratic election.
On Monday, 120 members of Mali's 121-seat interim parliament called the National Transitional Council, and took the decision. The bill does not mention Mali's Interim President Colonel Assimi Goita by name, leaving open the possibility that he could run if he steps down ahead of a future election. Nor does the bill mention on what date a future election might be held.The Economic Community of West African States has stated that its mediator for Mali, former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan, will visit the capital Bamako on Thursday.
In response, ECOWAS last month imposed a trade embargo and closed its borders with Mali. The bloc has called the potential length of the transition unacceptable.
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