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Bamako (Agenzia Fides) - The President ad interim of Mali, Dioncounda Traoré, who has just returned to the Country after a long convalescence in France (see Fides 28/07/2012), consolidates his power, with the creation of new institutional bodies.
In a speech to the nation Traoré announced the creation of a High Council of State (HCE), the formation of a national government unity, through consultations led by him and the establishment of a "negotiating committee" with armed groups that control the north of the Country.
"Most of the population has welcomed the announcement of the President" says to Fides Edmond Dembele, Secretary of the Episcopal Conference of Mali. "What interests the citizens is to put an end to the political crisis in the south and the political-military in the north. People think that the return of President Traoré and his speech to the nation are steps towards the resolution of the two crises."
"Unfortunately, the political situation is very complicated as well as the resolution of the crisis in the north is not easy because now also neighboring Countries are involved. But I think that in the coming days there will be important news for the solution of both crises," concludes Don Dembele. (L.M.) (Agenzia Fides 30/07/2012)
