Supporters of Mali’s junta attend a rally to protest against regional bloc ECOWAS in Bamako
Supporters of Mali’s junta attend a rally organized by Oumar Mariko, leader of SADI (African Solidarity for Democracy and Independence), to protest against regional bloc ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African) at the 26th March stadium in Bamako March 31, 2012. ECOWAS on Thursday gave Malian leaders of last week’s coup 72 hours to begin handing back power to civilians or face a crippling closure of trade borders, diplomatic isolation and a freeze in funding from the regional central bank. The sign reads, “Long live to CNRDRE (National Committee for the Recovery of Democracy and Restoration of the State). Long live to Mali.” REUTERS/Luc Gnago
