Dozens of Malian soldiers arrested over alleged coup plot against junta, sources say
Summary
Several soldiers in Mali have been arrested for allegedly planning to overthrow the current military government. These arrests happened amid growing tensions and reports of increasing jihadist activity in the country. The junta, which took power in coups during 2020 and 2021, has not made any public comments about these events.Key Facts
- Soldiers in Mali were arrested for allegedly planning to overthrow the military government.
- The arrests have been ongoing and reportedly involve around 20 to 50 soldiers.
- Some reports mentioned Gen Abass Dembele and Gen Nema Sagara, but a source said they were not arrested.
- The tensions come as Mali faces a jihadist insurgency in the north of the country.
- The ruling junta, led by Gen Asimi Goïta, came to power through coups in 2020 and 2021.
- The junta has dissolved political parties and detained former Prime Ministers.
- The transitional period has been extended, allowing the junta leader to stay in power until at least 2030.
- Mali has sought help from Russian allies to handle the jihadist threat after ending its relationship with France.
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