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France suspended counter-terrorism cooperation with Mali and ordered two Malian diplomats to leave after Mali arrested French embassy employee Yann Vezilier on suspicion of working for French intelligence services.</span

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France suspended counter-terrorism cooperation with Mali and ordered two Malian diplomats to leave after Mali arrested French embassy employee Yann Vezilier on suspicion of working for French intelligence services.

Mali's security minister accused Vezilier of mobilizing political leaders, civil society actors and military personnel to destabilize the country, while France called the charges unjustified and demanded his release under diplomatic immunity.</span

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Mali's security minister accused Vezilier of mobilizing political leaders, civil society actors and military personnel to destabilize the country, while France called the charges unjustified and demanded his release under diplomatic immunity.

Mali declared five French embassy staff members persona non grata who had already left the country, while France gave two Malian diplomats until Saturday to leave French territory in response.</span

Mali declared five French embassy staff members persona non grata who had already left the country, while France gave two Malian diplomats until Saturday to leave French territory in response.

The diplomatic crisis occurs amid deteriorating Franco-Malian relations since Mali's military coups in 2020 and 2021, with the junta expelling French troops and aligning with Russia for security assistance.</span

The diplomatic crisis occurs amid deteriorating Franco-Malian relations since Mali's military coups in 2020 and 2021, with the junta expelling French troops and aligning with Russia for security assistance.

Mali has been gripped by a security crisis since 2012 involving violence from Al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliated groups, with the military junta led by President Assimi Goita coming to power after back-to-back coups.</span

Mali has been gripped by a security crisis since 2012 involving violence from Al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliated groups, with the military junta led by President Assimi Goita coming to power after back-to-back coups.

France warned of additional measures if Vezilier is not released quickly, while Mali's junta also detained dozens of soldiers last month for allegedly seeking to overthrow the government in a separate incident.</span

France warned of additional measures if Vezilier is not released quickly, while Mali's junta also detained dozens of soldiers last month for allegedly seeking to overthrow the government in a separate incident.

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France's demands for diplomatic immunity are legally justified under international law, as the Vienna Convention protects embassy personnel from arrest by host countries. The charges against Vezilier appear politically motivated and represent Mali's attempt to scapegoat France for the country's ongoing security failures. Mali's military junta has consistently violated international norms while partnering with Russian mercenaries accused of human rights abuses.

France's demands for diplomatic immunity are legally justified under international law, as the Vienna Convention protects embassy personnel from arrest by host countries. The charges against Vezilier appear politically motivated and represent Mali's attempt to scapegoat France for the country's ongoing security failures. Mali's military junta has consistently violated international norms while partnering with Russian mercenaries accused of human rights abuses.

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Mali's arrest of the French diplomat represents a legitimate defense of national sovereignty against foreign interference. The evidence shows France has consistently undermined Mali's territorial integrity, particularly by preventing Malian forces from retaking Kidal and supporting Tuareg separatists. French intelligence operations aimed at destabilizing the government violate Mali's sovereignty and justify the junta's decision to expel foreign troops and seek new security partnerships with Russia.

Mali's arrest of the French diplomat represents a legitimate defense of national sovereignty against foreign interference. The evidence shows France has consistently undermined Mali's territorial integrity, particularly by preventing Malian forces from retaking Kidal and supporting Tuareg separatists. French intelligence operations aimed at destabilizing the government violate Mali's sovereignty and justify the junta's decision to expel foreign troops and seek new security partnerships with Russia.

France-Mali Diplomatic Crisis Escalates Over Spy Arrest

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