People march along a central street as thousands rallied in a show of support for the recent military coup, in Bamako, Mali Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The body representing nations in western Africa has suspended Mali and has put a peacekeeping force on standby in the most direct threat yet to the junta that seized control of this nation in a coup last week.
People march along a central street as thousands rallied in a show of support for the recent military coup, in Bamako, Mali Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The body representing nations in western Africa has suspended Mali and has put a peacekeeping force on standby in the most direct threat yet to the junta that seized control of this nation in a coup last week. Blue and white sign at right says: 'Movement in support of the reestablishment of democracy and the restoration of the state'. White signs with blue lettering read: 'Responsibility assumed. Thank you CNRDR' - CNRDR is the junta.
CORRECTS NAME AND POSITION - Lieutenant Amadou Konare, center in khaki, spokesman for coup leader Amadou Haya Sanogo, unseen, is surrounded by security as he arrives to address Sanogo supporters, as thousands rallied in a show of support for the recent military coup, in Bamako, Mali Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The body representing nations in western Africahas suspended Mali and has put a peacekeeping force on standby in the most direct threat yet to the junta that seized control of this nation in a coup last week.
Soldiers stand guard outside the headquarters of coup leader Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo, on a military base in Kati, outside Bamako, Mali, Tuesday, March 27, 2012. The West African regional bloc on Tuesday suspended Mali following last week's coup and said it was sending a delegation there within 24 hours in a bid to restore democracy.
People march along a central street as thousands rallied in a show of support for the recent military coup, in Bamako, Mali Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The body representing nations in western Africa has suspended Mali and has put a peacekeeping force on standby in the most direct threat yet to the junta that seized control of this nation in a coup last week.
Soldiers provide security as they accompany the convoy of Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo through a crowd of supporters, as thousands rallied in a show of support for the recent military coup, in Bamako, Mali Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The body representing nations in western Africa has suspended Mali and has put a peacekeeping force on standby in the most direct threat yet to the junta that seized control of this nation in a coup last week.
People wait for coup leader Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo to make an appearance at the office of the Prime Minister, as thousands rallied in a show of support for the recent military coup, in Bamako, Mali Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The body representing nations in western Africahas suspended Mali and has put a peacekeeping force on standby in the most direct threat yet to the junta that seized control of this nation in a coup last week.
Coup leader Amadou Haya Sanogo, center, in khaki, is surrounded by security as he arrives to address supporters, as thousands rallied in a show of support for the recent military coup, in Bamako, Mali Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The body representing nations in western Africa has suspended Mali and has put a peacekeeping force on standby in the most direct threat yet to the junta that seized control of this nation in a coup last week.
Soldiers drive through a street one week after a military coup, in Bamako, Mali Wednesday, March 28, 2012. The body representing nations in western Africa has suspended Mali and has put a peacekeeping force on standby in the most direct threat yet to the junta that seized control of this nation in a coup last week.
A soldier walks past an armored vehicle parked on the tarmac of the international airport, where coup leader Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo had been due to meet a delegation of West African presidents, in Bamako, Mali Thursday, March 29, 2012. Negotiations between Mali's military junta and four West African presidents seeking to restore the country's elected government will take place in Ivory Coast, after the plane carrying the heads of state to Mali turned around because demonstrators were on the airport tarmac, an adviser to Ivory Coast's president said Thursday.
Soldiers sit guard on the tarmac of the international airport, where coup leader Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo had been due to meet a delegation of West African presidents, in Bamako, Mali, Thursday, March 29, 2012. Negotiations between Mali's military junta and four West African presidents seeking to restore the country's elected government will take place in Ivory Coast, after the plane carrying the heads of state to Mali turned around because demonstrators were on the airport tarmac, an adviser to Ivory Coast's president said Thursday.
Malian junta supporter holds a paper readin 'Down with the imperialists. down with ECOWAS, down with ADO' in protest at the Bamako aiport on March 29, 2012 in Bamako. A bid by west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart Thursday when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport.
Malian military junta supporters protest at the Bamako airport on March 29, 2012 in Bamako. A bid by west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart Thursday when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport.
People supporting the recent military coup cheer as the convoy carrying coup leader Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo leaves the airport in Bamako, Mali Thursday, March 29, 2012. Negotiations between Mali's military junta and four West African presidents seeking to restore the country's elected government will take place in Ivory Coast, after the plane carrying the heads of state to Mali turned around because demonstrators were on the airport tarmac, an adviser to Ivory Coast's president said Thursday.
People supporting the recent military coup cheer as the convoy carrying coup leader Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo leaves the airport in Bamako, Mali Thursday, March 29, 2012. Negotiations between Mali's military junta and four West African presidents seeking to restore the country's elected government will take place in Ivory Coast, after the plane carrying the heads of state to Mali turned around because demonstrators were on the airport tarmac, an adviser to Ivory Coast's president said Thursday.
Malian soldiers look at military junta supporters protesting at Bamako aiport on March 29, 2012. A bid by west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart on March 29 when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport.
Soldiers sit guard on the tarmac of the international airport, where coup leader Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo had been due to meet a delegation of West African presidents, in Bamako, Mali Thursday, March 29, 2012. Negotiations between Mali's military junta and four West African presidents seeking to restore the country's elected government will take place in Ivory Coast, after the plane carrying the heads of state to Mali turned around because demonstrators were on the airport tarmac, an adviser to Ivory Coast's president said Thursday.
Empty chairs are pictured at the Bamako airport on March 29, 2012 a delegation of west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart today when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport. Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure was chased out of power just five weeks before the end of his term in office ahead of elections on April 29, by soldiers angry at his handling of a two-month old Tuareg rebellion in the north.
Malian military junta leader Amadou Sanogo (C) waves as he arrives on March 29, 2012 at Bamako airport. A bid by west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart on March 29 when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport.
Malian military stand near a tank at Bamako airport on March 29, 2012 after a meeting of west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart today when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport. Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure was chased out of power just five weeks before the end of his term in office ahead of elections on April 29, by soldiers angry at his handling of a two-month old Tuareg rebellion in the north.
Pro-junta supporters and adversaries of the military coup clash outside the 'Bourse du travail' in Bamako on March 29, 2012. A meeting of west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart today when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport. Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure was chased out of power just five weeks before the end of his term in office ahead of elections on April 29, by soldiers angry at his handling of a two-month old Tuareg rebellion in the north.
Riot police stand near demonstrators out side the 'Bourse du travail' in Bamako on March 29, 2012 during clashes between pro-junta supporters and adversaries of the military coup. A meeting of west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart today when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport. Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure was chased out of power just five weeks before the end of his term in office ahead of elections on April 29, by soldiers angry at his handling of a two-month old Tuareg rebellion in the north.
Malian military stand at Bamako airport on March 29, 2012 after a meeting of west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart today when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport. Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure was chased out of power just five weeks before the end of his term in office ahead of elections on April 29, by soldiers angry at his handling of a two-month old Tuareg rebellion in the north.
Adversaries of the Malian military coup demonstrate out side the 'Bourse du travail' in Bamako on March 29, 2012. A meeting of west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart today when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport. Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure was chased out of power just five weeks before the end of his term in office ahead of elections on April 29, by soldiers angry at his handling of a two-month old Tuareg rebellion in the north. (Banner Reads: ' One people One goal One faith - Coup D'etat = Democracy in danger'.
Malian military gather at Bamako airport on March 29, 2012 after a meeting of west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart today when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport. Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure was chased out of power just five weeks before the end of his term in office ahead of elections on April 29, by soldiers angry at his handling of a two-month old Tuareg rebellion in the north.
Men roll up the red carpet at the Bamako airport on March 29, 2012 after a meeting of west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart today when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport. Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure was chased out of power just five weeks before the end of his term in office ahead of elections on April 29, by soldiers angry at his handling of a two-month old Tuareg rebellion in the north.
Men roll up the red carpet at the Bamako airport on March 29, 2012 after a delegation of west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart today when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport. Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure was chased out of power just five weeks before the end of his term in office ahead of elections on April 29, by soldiers angry at his handling of a two-month old Tuareg rebellion in the north.
A Malian soldier stands at Bamako airport on March 29, 2012 after a meeting of west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart today when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport. Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure was chased out of power just five weeks before the end of his term in office ahead of elections on April 29, by soldiers angry at his handling of a two-month old Tuareg rebellion in the north.
Groups of Malian supporters and opponents of the military coup d'etat clash in the streets of capital Bamako March 29, 2012. Mali's neighbours on Thursday gave the 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.
Hundreds of Malians gather at "La Bourse du Travaille" to protest against the junta in Bamako March 29, 2012. The sign reads, "Give us back our constitution, rebels from the north."
Adversaries of the Malian military coup demonstrate out side the 'Bourse du travail' in Bamako on March 29, 2012. A meeting of west African leaders to seek a return to democratic rule in Mali fell apart today when the team turned back mid-air after a pro-coup demonstration in Bamako airport. Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure was chased out of power just five weeks before the end of his term in office ahead of elections on April 29, by soldiers angry at his handling of a two-month old Tuareg rebellion in the north.
A Malian soldier watches as an Air France aircraft taxis at Bamako airport on March 29, 2012. The bloc of West African states set coup leaders in Mali a three-day ultimatum to restore constitutional order or face diplomatic and economic isolation.
Coup leader Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo addresses the press at junta headquarters in Kati, outside Bamako, Mali Friday, March 30, 2012. The junior officer who grabbed power in a coup says he plans to hold free elections and to rapidly return Mali to its established order, but refused to give a timetable even as neighboring countries prepare to enact severe financial sanctions.
Captain Amadou Sanogo, leader of Mali's military junta, speaks during a news conference at his headquarters in Kati, outside Bamako March 30, 2012. Sanogo on Friday called for external help to secure the country against a separatist Tuareg rebellion in the north of the country, warning the situation was "critical".
A soldier stands guard at the entrance to the office of coup leader Capt. Amadou Haya Sanogo, not pictured, at junta headquarters in Kati, outside Bamako, Mali Friday, March 30, 2012. The junior officer who grabbed power in a coup says he plans to hold free elections and to rapidly return Mali to its established order, but refused to give a timetable even as neighboring countries prepare to enact severe financial sanctions.
A Malian soldier mills around inside the milirary camp of Malian junta leader Amadou Sanogo in Kati near Bamako on March 30, 2012. Mali's embattled coup leader Captain Amadou Sanogo on Friday asked for help to halt advancing Tuareg rebels and Islamist fighters who seized another key northern town from overwhelmed soldiers. The appeal came as the week-old junta, already frozen out by its foreign allies, stares down possible economic sanctions from neighbouring countries demanding a return to democracy, which could cripple the landlocked nation.
Malian soldiers mill around inside the milirary camp of Malian junta leader Amadou Sanogo in Kati near Bamako on March 30, 2012. Mali's embattled coup leader Captain Amadou Sanogo on Friday asked for help to halt advancing Tuareg rebels and Islamist fighters who seized another key northern town from overwhelmed soldiers. The appeal came as the week-old junta, already frozen out by its foreign allies, stares down possible economic sanctions from neighbouring countries demanding a return to democracy, which could cripple the landlocked nation.
A Malian soldier stands in guard in Kati, outside Bamako March 30, 2012. Mali's junta leader appealed on Friday for foreign help to secure the West African country against a separatist Tuareg uprising after the rebels entered the strategic northern town of Kidal.
Malian junta leader Amadou Sanogo speaks in Kati near Bamako on March 30, 2012. Mali's embattled coup leader Captain Amadou Sanogo on Friday asked for help to halt advancing Tuareg rebels and Islamist fighters who seized another key northern town from overwhelmed soldiers. The appeal came as the week-old junta, already frozen out by its foreign allies, stares down possible economic sanctions from neighbouring countries demanding a return to democracy, which could cripple the landlocked nation.
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