Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
Last May, the junta dissolved all political parties following rare anti-government protests, which former Prime Minister Moussa Mara described as a severe blow to reconciliation efforts initiated by the military leaders.
Vezilier was said to have acted "on behalf of the French intelligence service, which mobilised political leaders, civil society actors and military personnel" in Mali, according to the minister.
Goïta named himself defence minister shortly after, in an apparent attempt to consolidate his already considerable power.
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