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Malian President Goita Equates ECOWAS Sanctions With Terrorist Tactics
Malian President Goita Equates ECOWAS Sanctions With Terrorist Tactics
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In January 2024, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger declared they were leaving ECOWAS, criticizing the organization for not effectively addressing terrorism. They... 07.01.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Malian President Assimi Goita has drawn a stark comparison between the actions of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and those of terrorist organizations.In a national address, Goita argued that the sanctions imposed on Mali by ECOWAS mirror the tactics employed by terrorist groups.He highlighted the commonality of restricting access to a territory, preventing the entry and exit of goods and people, and blocking the delivery of essential supplies like food and medicine.Goita pointed to the six-month period of sanctions imposed on Mali by the regional bloc as a direct example of this parallel, asserting that the only differentiating factor between ECOWAS and terrorist organizations is the possession of weapons.
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Malian President Goita Equates ECOWAS Sanctions With Terrorist Tactics
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In January 2024, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger declared they were leaving ECOWAS, criticizing the organization for not effectively addressing terrorism. They also labeled ECOWAS as a "threat" to its members and condemned it for enforcing "illegal, illegitimate, inhumane, and irresponsible" sanctions on their nations following military takeovers.
Malian President Assimi Goita has drawn a stark comparison between the actions of the Economic Community of West African States (
ECOWAS) and those of terrorist organizations.
In a national address, Goita argued that the
sanctions imposed on Mali by ECOWAS mirror the tactics employed by terrorist groups.
He highlighted the commonality of restricting access to a territory, preventing the entry and exit of goods and people, and blocking the delivery of essential supplies like food and medicine.
Goita pointed to the six-month period of sanctions
imposed on Mali by the regional bloc as a direct example of this parallel, asserting that the only differentiating factor between ECOWAS and terrorist organizations is the possession of weapons.
