Mali’s M5 opposition rallies in support of military gov’t

Army expected to name an M5 movement figure as prime minister after the transitional government was deposed last month.

Mali supporters of the military rulers — The latest coup has sparked diplomatic uproar, prompting the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to suspend Mali [File: Michele Cattani/AFP]

Hundreds of supporters of Mali’s M5 opposition movement have gathered in the capital Bamako to show support to the military days after Mali underwent a second coup.

The rally on Friday was held in Indep