imminent release of 11 political leaders detained in Mali

The Malian judiciary has ordered the release, under judicial supervision, of eleven political leaders arrested on June 20.

Members of the March 31st Declaration, a coalition of parties calling for a return to constitutional order in Mali, they are charged with opposition to the exercise of legitimate authority.

They had met in a private home at a time when the political activities of parties and associations had been officially suspended in the country.

It should be remembered that it was the examining magistrate of Bamako’s Commune 5 Court who signed the order for their release on Monday, under judicial supervision.

However, their lawyers were not informed until Wednesday.