Mali deal could see sanctions lifted

2012-04-07 8

Sanctions against the West African country of Mali could soon be lifted after the leaders of last month's coup agreed to stand down to allow a handover to civilian rule.

An accord was signed on Friday between the military and a regional group of nations.

The coup's leader, Captain Amadou Haya Sanogo, said a period of transition is needed to restore democracy:

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