Mali’s military junta thwarts Western-backed coup attempt

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The military council, which took power in a coup in August 2020, stated in a statement that the alleged coup took place on the night of May 11.

The council’s accusation of the West represents a new low in the level of relations between Mali and its old international allies, who helped it over a decade in its war against militants, but are withdrawing amid a heated political dispute.

came Russian mercenaries To help the Malian army, eyewitnesses said last month that mercenaries were involved in the mass execution of civilians in Mali.

The statement said that strict security measures were put in place, including checks at border posts and entry points to the capital Bamakoas procedures to identify accomplices.

He added that an investigation had been opened and he would face "the detainees" Justice.

The tension between Military Council of Mali And the West by not holding the elections it promised in February and quickly restoring civilian rule, as well as cooperating with Russian mercenaries.

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The military council, which took power in a coup in August 2020, stated in a statement that the alleged coup took place on the night of May 11.

The council’s accusation of the West represents a new low in the level of relations between Mali and its old international allies, who helped it over a decade in its war against militants, but are withdrawing amid a heated political dispute.

came Russian mercenaries To help the Malian army, eyewitnesses said last month that mercenaries were involved in the mass execution of civilians in Mali.

The statement said that strict security measures were put in place, including checks at border posts and entry points to the capital Bamakoas procedures to identify accomplices.

He added that an investigation has been opened and the “detainees” will face justice.

The tension between Military Council of Mali And the West by not holding the elections it promised in February and quickly restoring civilian rule, as well as cooperating with Russian mercenaries.

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