#Mali #Bamako Possibly Coup État in Bamako by Colonel Diaw and his troops. Heavily armed vechicles are on the way to center of Bamako. According to local source several ministers have been arrested. President IBK was evacuated to a military base.
Civilians and civilian society movement S15 have joined the soldiers in coup and are demanding Transitional Government and the resignation IBK and his circle.
UPDATE: According to sources negotiation seems likely to start between the Two sides government and mutineers. There is a big crowds of locals gathered in the Center of Bamako.
#Mali #Bamako earlier the other column of military convoy was heading directly to Bamako. Local source.
#Mali #Bamako Local celebration as Army reaches out skirts of the capital is greeted by locals. Officially end of the IBK regime.
#Mali #Bamako according to sources Generals Cheick Fanta Mady Dembele, Colonel Diaw, and Colonel Mama Sekou Lelenta are behind the ongoing Coup d'Etat. One of the smaller parts of the army remains and is loyal to President IBK as his intelligence chief. Local Sec.Source.
#Mali #Bamako For the moment being no reports over any injured or killed from neither side (civilians/military) population and majority of security forces are together. Slogan #onestensemble
#Mali #Bamako Earlier the day Presidential guard which remains loyal to President IBK evacuating him to a safe location.
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