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Mali frees 82 soldiers held by militants, pardons French embassy official

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Mali's army said 82 soldiers held hostage since nationwide attacks on April 25 were released by JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front. The FLA said the release was carried out for "strictly humanitarian reasons."

Mali's army said 82 soldiers held hostage since nationwide attacks on April 25 were released by JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front. The FLA said the release was carried out for "strictly humanitarian reasons."

The April 25 attacks targeted Bamako's airport and killed Defense Minister Sadio Camara. A Foreign Ministry source told AFP the soldiers' release was mediated by Algeria.

The April 25 attacks targeted Bamako's airport and killed Defense Minister Sadio Camara. A Foreign Ministry source told AFP the soldiers' release was mediated by Algeria.

Mali's junta leader Assimi Goita pardoned French embassy official Yann Vezilier, who had been sentenced to 20 years for alleged spying. The government said the pardon does not overturn the trial's findings and ordered his removal from the country.

Mali's junta leader Assimi Goita pardoned French embassy official Yann Vezilier, who had been sentenced to 20 years for alleged spying. The government said the pardon does not overturn the trial's findings and ordered his removal from the country.

France's foreign ministry called the espionage accusations against Vezilier "unfounded," saying he was carrying out a "security cooperation mission." Malian officials said he acted on behalf of French intelligence to mobilize actors against the government.

France's foreign ministry called the espionage accusations against Vezilier "unfounded," saying he was carrying out a "security cooperation mission." Malian officials said he acted on behalf of French intelligence to mobilize actors against the government.

Mali has relied on Russian security support since expelling French troops following 2020 and 2021 coups. Analysts say Russian mercenaries were unable to prevent major April attacks on Malian cities, marking a setback for Moscow's role.

Mali has relied on Russian security support since expelling French troops following 2020 and 2021 coups. Analysts say Russian mercenaries were unable to prevent major April attacks on Malian cities, marking a setback for Moscow's role.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow will keep aiding Sahel nations against terrorism through military training and humanitarian assistance. He also alleged Ukrainian militants are collaborating with extremist groups to destabilize the region.

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow will keep aiding Sahel nations against terrorism through military training and humanitarian assistance. He also alleged Ukrainian militants are collaborating with extremist groups to destabilize the region.

Mali frees 82 soldiers held by militants, pardons French embassy official

Mali frees 82 soldiers held by militants, pardons French embassy official

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