Published 2 years ago

Mali marks independence day amid tensions, uncertainty

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Mali holds its first independence day celebration since French troops departed after nine years of fighting Islamic extremists. The festivities, featuring fighter planes flying overhead, came as Mali faces growing condemnation for detaining 46 soldiers from neighboring Ivory Coast. Observers question whether the Malian military is capable of protecting towns across the north.

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The Independent

Mali marks independence day amid tensions, uncertainty

Mali is marking its Independence Day celebrations with a military parade featuring fighter planes

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Mali marks independence day amid tensions, uncertainty

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Malian authorities held a traditional military parade Thursday to make the country's first independence day celebration since French troops departed after nine years of fighting Islamic

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Mali marks independence day amid tensions, uncertainty

Mali is marking its Independence Day celebrations with a military parade featuring fighter planes

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The Washington Post

Mali marks independence day amid tensions, uncertainty

Mali is marking its Independence Day celebrations with a military parade featuring fighter planes

2 years ago

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The Toronto Star

Mali marks independence day amid tensions, uncertainty

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Malian authorities held a traditional military parade Thursday to make the country’s first independence day celebration since Fren...

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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MY Northwest

Mali marks independence day amid tensions, uncertainty

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Malian authorities held a traditional military parade Thursday to make the country’s first independence day celebration since French troops departed after nine years of fighting Islamic extremists in its one-time colony.The festivities, featuring fighter planes flying overhead, came as Mali faces growing condemnation for detaining 46 soldiers from neighboring Ivory Coast who had deployed to provide security for a company cont…

2 years ago·Tacoma, United States

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