President detained in coup in Mali 6:25, August 19
In Mali, West Africa, some soldiers in the army caused a coup and the president was detained. There is concern that militants will gain momentum due to political turmoil as armed groups of Islamic militants continue to operate in northern Mali.
On the outskirts of Bamako, the capital of Mali, some soldiers of the army broke up on the 18th and detained several government officials.
AU=African Union Chairman Faki says President Keita was also detained and issued a statement calling on the rebels to release him, calling on the surrounding countries to immediately return soldiers to the barracks. I will.
In the center of Bamako, anti-government protests by opposition supporters, who had long urged President Keita to leave, led to a mob and some government buildings were set ablaze.
Meanwhile, Islamic militant fighters continue to operate in the northern part of Mali, and government forces are advancing military operations with the support of France and others.
However, if political turmoil spreads and these operations are affected, there is concern that militants will gain momentum and local tensions will increase.