Daily Archives: July 21, 2016

Mali declares state of emergency after attack on soldiers

Following an attack that left 17 soldiers dead, Mali declares a new state of emergency after similar measures expired last week. Many see a 2015 peace deal between rival ethnic groups and the government as unraveling. Mali’s council of ministers also declared a three-day period of mourning starting on today, 21 July for the 17 soldiers killed in an attack …

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