Ismaël Wagué

Ismaël Wagué
Spokesman for the National Committee for the Salvation of the People
Incumbent
Assumed office
19 August 2020
LeaderAssimi Goïta
Preceded byPosition established
Military service
Allegiance Mali
Branch/serviceMalian Air Force

Ismaël Wagué is a Malian military officer serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Malian Air Force of the Malian Armed Forces.[1]

After the 2020 Malian coup d'état, he became spokesperson for the National Committee for the Salvation of the People.[2][3] Wagué gave an interview on France 24, wherein he claimed that the actions of the Malian military was not a coup.[4] He has also pledged that the National Committee for the Salvation of the People will seek a leader to transition Mali from military to civilian rule.[5][6][7]

Colonel-Major Ismaël Wagué was appointed to the position of Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force in 2019 by president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta after a series of dismissals in response to a terrorist attack that killed 26 soldiers in Northern Mali.[8]

International Sanctions

On February 4, 2022, Colonel Wagué was targeted with personal sanctions by the EU Council, given his position in President Goita's inner circle and direct responsibility for obstructing and undermining Mali's political transition to a democratic civilian-led government.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Tout comprendre sur la situation au Mali" [Understanding everything about the situation in Mali] (in French). CNews. August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "Mali coup leaders promise elections after Keita overthrow". Al Jazeera. August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  3. ^ Maclean, Ruth; Diouara, Cheick Amadou; Peltier, Elian (2020-08-19). "Mali Coup Leaders Pledge Democracy After Deposing President". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  4. ^ "'There has been no coup d'état in Mali' – Ismaël Wagué, CNSP spox". The Africa Report.com. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  5. ^ "Mali's junta spokesman promises transition to civilian rule". KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com. 2020-08-21. Archived from the original on 2020-08-26. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  6. ^ "Global Leaders Condemn Mali Coup Amid Worry About Extremists". The New York Times. Associated Press. 2020-08-19. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  7. ^ "Hundreds in Mali's Capital Welcome President's Downfall". The New York Times. Associated Press. 2020-08-21. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  8. ^ "Mali : Le patron des armées limogé après la mort de 23 soldats et 160 civils dans le Centre" [Mali: The boss of the armies sacked after the death of 23 soldiers and 160 civilians in the Center]. aBamako.com (in French). March 29, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  9. ^ "EU imposes sanctions on senior Mali officials". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-10-22.


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