This Monday, the Court of Assizes of Bamako ordered, without a verdict, the discontinuation of proceedings against Amadou Sanogo, the putschist of 2012. He was charged with the murder of 21 elements of the elite troop, the « red berets ».
On the other hand, the civil party is dismayed. « To release Amadou Sanogo who massacred people, kidnapped women and raped them. It is a disgrace. This date must be inscribed in the history of Mali. I will take the matter to international justice. There, the law will be said », Amina Soumaré said.
By clearing this case, the Malian justice system is ridding the government of a case that has long embarrassed it, unless the civil party decides to appeal.
It should be recalled that Captain Amadou Sanogo is the man of the March 2012 coup that ended the regime of Amadou Toumani Toure. He remained at the head of state for a few days before handing over, under international pressure, to an interim President, Diocounda Traoré, on 12 April 2012. On 14 August 2013, Amadou Sanogo was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General.
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