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The Union for the Republic and Democracy (French: Union pour la République et la Démocratie URD) is a political party in Mali.The party was formed by those who supported Soumaïla Cissé during the 2002 election. Most of its members came from ADEMA the former ruling party. It is believed they felt betrayed by outgoing President Alpha Oumar Konaré who supported Amadou Toumani Touré (eventual winner of the 2002 presidential election) against his own party.