MOSCOW — Russia on Friday hailed the release of Mali’s interim leaders by the military as a “step in the right direction” and called for dialogue between all political players.
The release of President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane is a “step in the right direction” that helps reduce tensions, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.
“We are calling for constructive dialogue between all political forces in Mali for the sake of unity and stability in the country,” it added.
Military officers detained the interim leaders on Monday, before stripping them of their powers and freeing them on Thursday.
The move marked the second apparent military coup in M…
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