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France halts counter-terrorism cooperation with Mali after diplomat's arrest

Leader of Mali's ruling junta Lt. Col. Assimi Goita, attends an independence day military parade in Bamako, Mali on 22 September, 2022. © AP Photo / File

Relations between France and Mali have worsened, after France suspended counter-terrorism cooperation and ordered two Malian diplomats to leave Paris. The move came in response to the arrest of a French embassy staff member in Bamako last month.

French diplomatic sources said the two Malian officials – attached to the embassy and consulate in Paris – were declared persona non grata and told to leave by Saturday.

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