The Mali governing military junta declared yesterday, Friday, that it has taken note of the French army’s withdrawal from the nation, emphasizing that France carries some responsibility for the situation in the country, which is confronting a terrorist insurrection and bloodshed.
In the first official response from Bamako, four days after the news of the departure of the last French soldier in the Barkhane force to battle terrorists from the nation on Monday, the council emphasized that the situation in the country will improve following the French withdrawal.
According to Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga, the government of Mali, which is now ruled by military officers who took power in 2020 following a coup, has taken notice of this last evacuation.
According to the statement, the government assures the Malian people that, owing to the gallant Malian military forces’ great ascent, more triumphs in facing terrorist organizations will be accomplished, and that population security will improve substantially.
The deterioration of the security situation in Mali and the Sahel area is a direct outcome of France and its allies’ action in Libya, the spokesperson added, alluding to the regional consequences of the international intervention in Libya in 2011.
After a nine-year anti-terrorist mission, France’s exit from Mali follows the worsening of ties between Paris and Bamako since the military took power.
After months of stalling the Barkhane force, the authorities of Bamako’s ruling military junta abrogated defense agreements with Paris and its European allies in May.
According to Paris and the United Nations, the council’s leaders shown receptivity to Russia, particularly the Wagner paramilitary squad.
Malian Defense Minister Sadio Camara began a visit to Russia this week, which was still ongoing on Friday.
The Malian authorities did not mention the alliance in their Friday statement, but they did say they are willing to work with all nations of the globe to combat terrorism as long as sovereignty and national interests are respected.
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