Mali’s largest trade union says a nationwide strike that began on Monday was successful because the country “came to a standstill” with key sectors of the economy paralysed, reports privately-owned news website aBamako.
The Malian National Workers Union (UNTM) represents teachers, gold miners, health workers and various essential services.
It embarked on its four-day strike after failed talks with the interim government to improve working conditions and salaries.
Recent months have seen mounting public anger over the slow pace of socio-economic and security reforms by Mali’s transitional government.
Several other strike notices have also been issued and the opposition movement that galvanised protests that topped former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta also intends to resume demonstrations.
Mali’s interim prime minister has been charged with appointing a new government following his resignation and subsequent reinstatement on 14 May.
BBC
