The European Union has agreed to impose travel bans and asset freezes on five members of Mali's junta after the military rulers went back on an agreement to organise elections in February, three diplomats said.
, and marking a low in relations after the junta went back on its agreement to organise elections in February. It proposes holding power until 2025.
The junta has also deployed Russian private military contractors, which some European countries have said is incompatible with their mission. France's government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Tuesday that Paris was consulting with its partners to re-adapt its strategy in the region within two weeks. "What's certain is things can't stay the way they are," he told Franceinfo radio.
Mali last week asked Denmark to withdraw its troops belonging to a European task force in the country. France asked Mali to let the Danish troops stay, and Mali's government spokesman told France to keep its "colonial reflexes" to itself.Reporting by Robin Emmott, Editing by William MacleanSubscribe to our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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