Mali's junta arrests generals and French national over alleged coup plot
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Mali's military regime has detained a group of military personnel and civilians, including two generals and a French national, due to accusations of plotting to destabilize the nation. The Minister of Security, Gen Daouda Aly Mohammedine, confirmed the arrests and stated that an investigation is ongoing. The accused, including generals Abass Dembele and Nema Sagara, are linked to a conspiracy that began on 1 August. The transitional government aims to maintain stability following a pro-democracy rally, highlighting a continuing crackdown on dissent and criminal activities within the armed forces.
Mali's military rulers arrested military personnel and civilians, including two generals and a suspected French agent, accusing them of attempting to destabilise the country.
The security minister assured viewers that an investigation was under way concerning the alleged coup plotters, and that the situation was completely under control.
Yann Vezilier, identified as a suspected French agent, was accused by the Malian security minister of acting on behalf of the French intelligence service.
The transitional government presented the arrests as a crackdown on criminal offences aiming to destabilise the institutions of the republic, foiling the conspiracy.
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