African Union urges 'immediate resumption' of civilian-military talks

The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, called in a statement on Monday for the "immediate resumption" of talks between civilian and military groups, adding that "dialogue and consensus is the only relevant path to save the country and its democratic transition".

"The Chairperson further calls for the release of all arrested political leaders and the necessary strict respect of human rights," the statement added.