UN Urges Malian Authorities to Announce Election Timeline

UN Secretary General, António Guterres says it is essential for Mali’s military leaders to announce an acceptable timeline for civilian elections.

Guterres said he was working with the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, and the African Union to create conditions that could allow Mali adopt a reasonable position for a quick transition.

Ecowas has imposed tough sanctions on Mali after the military government announced a long delay to the elections originally planned for February.

The European Union on Thursday also said it would impose sanctions on Mali.