US EditionFrench embassy employee arrested in Mali on "unfounded" accusations, says French foreign office
Mali's junta claims foreign states, including France, aimed to destabilize the government; over 55 soldiers arrested amid ongoing investigations, France denies involvement and demands release of its embassy staffer.
- A member of the French embassy in Mali, Yann Vezilier, was arrested and accused of participating in a plot to destabilize the country, according to Mali's security minister, General Daoud Aly Mohammedine.
- France's foreign office stated that the accusations against Vezilier are "unfounded" and that his arrest violates the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
- Mali's military government, led by President Assimi Goita, has shifted from Western partners to seeking security assistance from Russia.
- The arrest is part of a broader situation involving two generals and military personnel accused of plotting to destabilize Mali.
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The ruling military junta asserts that this national works for the "French intelligence service". Paris rejects "unsubstantiated charges".
France discussing ‘unjustified’ arrest of citizen in Mali
PARIS: France’s foreign ministry said Saturday that it was in talks with Mali over the arrest of a Frenchman accused of working with intelligence services to “destabilize” the country, calling the claims “unjustified.” “Discussions are underway to clear up any misunderstanding” and obtain the “immediate release” of the French embassy employee in Bamako, the ministry said. Mali
Mali Detains Generals and French National Over Foiled Coup Attempt - teleSUR English
Mali’s military government has detained two senior army generals, a French citizen, and several others accused of plotting to overthrow the authorities, the country’s security minister announced Thursday. RELATED: Mali Arrests Over 40 Soldiers in Alleged Coup Plot Amid Rising Tensions Gen. Daouda Aly Mohammedine said on national television that the attempted coup had been “completely under control” and confirmed the launch of an investigation. A…
French embassy employee arrested in Mali on "unfounded" accusations, says French foreign office
A French man arrested in Mali is a member of the French embassy in the capital Bamako and accusations against him are "unfounded", the French foreign office said in a statement to Reuters on Saturday.
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