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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Baba Ahmed

2 activists who criticized Mali military rulers were seized and taken away, relatives say

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At least two Malian pro-democracy activists, including a prominent political party leader, were taken away in Bamako by armed men after criticizing the military government and calling for a return to constitutional order and elections, their families and colleagues said.

Mali ’s military government this week suspended political party activities, days after the first pro-democracy rally since soldiers took power by force almost four years ago.

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