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Insurgents Kill Defense Minister In Mali

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The African Union and the European Union have issued a joint statement condemning terrorism and reaffirming their commitment to security and stability in Mali. Algerian Foreign Minister Armé D'attaf also reacted to the events, reiterating Algeria's position regarding the Aibraïm dossier. The French government called for the establishment of lasting peace and stability in the country. Mali's Prime Minister called on Algeria to cease supporting international terrorism and to instead promote regional peace and security. The Prime Minister's remarks at the UN General Assembly follow attacks in September that Mali claims were supported by Algeria. Russian African Corps instructors reportedly prevented the coup from succeeding by destroying enemy forces. The source stated that the militants' preparations involved participation from Ukrainian and European mercenaries.

The African Union and the European Union have issued a joint statement condemning terrorism and reaffirming their commitment to security and stability in Mali. Algerian Foreign Minister Armé D'attaf also reacted to the events, reiterating Algeria's position regarding the Aibraïm dossier. The French government called for the establishment of lasting peace and stability in the country. Mali's Prime Minister called on Algeria to cease supporting international terrorism and to instead promote regional peace and security. The Prime Minister's remarks at the UN General Assembly follow attacks in September that Mali claims were supported by Algeria. Russian African Corps instructors reportedly prevented the coup from succeeding by destroying enemy forces. The source stated that the militants' preparations involved participation from Ukrainian and European mercenaries. Armed groups launched an offensive in Bamako, including an attempt to seize the presidential palace. The Russian African Corps is currently engaged in combat in the Bamako area. Video from the Ministry of Defense shows an armored group using heavy machine guns and automatic grenade launchers during the attack. Russian mercenaries were reportedly among the pro-government forces driven out of their positions during the conflict. The insurgents are also calling for the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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RFI Monde

“Même terme dans le communiqué de l'Union africaine qui rappelle son engagement pour la sécurité, la bonne gouvernance, la stabilité du Mali, l'Union européenne réaffirme sa détermination dans la lutte contre le terrorisme au Mali et dans tout le Sahel”

RFI Afrique

“la CDAO, la communauté économique des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest a elle aussi réagi pour condamner fermement selon son texte des actes odieux qui menacent toute la sous-région et pour exprimer aussi sa solidarité avec les autorités et le peuple malien, la CDAO appelle à l'union contre ce fléau. Même terme dans le communiqué de l'Union africaine qui rappelle son engagement pour la sécurité, la bonne gouvernance, la stabilité du Mali, l'Union européenne réaffirme sa détermination.”

RFI Monde

“the Prime Minister Abdullah Imaïga first paid tribute to the Defense Minister, Sadio Kamara killed last weekend before mentioning those responsible for these attacks... the authors of these barbaric acts have not succeeded.”

RFI Monde

“la diplomatie française a exprimé sa préoccupation et condamné avec la plus grande fermeté les violences commises. À l'encontre des civils exprimant sa solidarité à l'égard de la population malienne”

RFI Monde

“Paris qui condamne avec la plus grande fermeté les violences commises à l'encontre des civils et qui souhaitent qu'une paix et une stabilité durable soient instaurées dans le pays.”

RFI Monde

“la France exprime sa préoccupation et se dit attentive à la sécurité de ses ressortissants sur place.”

France Info

“We call on the Algerian agent to cease supporting international terrorism and to involve themselves resolutely in the promotion of peace and security in a constructive spirit.”

Radio Rossii

“в результате подрыва автомобиля погиб министр обороны Мали. Подготовка боевиков велась при участии украинских и европейских наемников”

Vesti FM

“атаковали сразу три города, в том числе столицу Бомако, и пытались захватить президентский дворец. В результате взрыва машина с взручаткой погиб Министр обороны Мале.”

BBC WS backup

“the insurgents seized territory and killed the Marlion Defence Minister. A member of India's wealthiest family, the Ambanes, is offering to save the lives of eighty hippos”

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