Coverage dated June 17, 2023

Mali junta holds vote on new constitution

Headline from Digital Journal

Malians go to the polls on Sunday to pass judgment on the governing junta's constitution, which has fuelled speculation that the country's strongman ruler

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  1. Washington Times

    Mali’s military junta holds referendum on new constitution that it calls a step toward new elections (opens Washington Times)

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    Malian voters cast ballots on a new draft constitution Sunday in a referendum that the country’s coup leader says will pave the way toward holding new elections in 2024, but that critics have called a delaying tactic for him to extend his time in power.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Mali counts votes in referendum on new constitution – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Malians started tallying ballots in a constitutional referendum proposed by the ruling junta. The junta says the proposal, which greatly expands the powers of the military, paves the way for civilian rule.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Mali: Voting begins in referendum on new constitution – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Malians are voting on whether they would like constitutional changes proposed by the ruling junta. The junta says the proposal, which greatly expand the powers of the military, paves the way for civilian rule.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Mali’s military rulers hold constitutional referendum vote (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The military gov’t promises a return to civilian rule, but opponents argue changes would give president excessive power.

  5. Digital Journal

    Mali junta holds vote on new constitution (opens Digital Journal)

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    Malians go to the polls on Sunday to pass judgment on the governing junta's constitution, which has fuelled speculation that the country's strongman ruler

  6. France 24

    Malians head to polls in referendum on new constitution (opens France 24)

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    Malians go to the polls on Sunday to pass judgment on the governing junta’s constitution, which has fuelled speculation that the country’s strongman ruler will seek election.

  7. France 24

    Malians vote on junta's new constitution (opens France 24)

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    Malians voted Sunday on whether to back a new constitution in a first electoral test for the ruling junta but fears of jihadist attacks and political disagreements prevented voting in some areas.

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