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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Mali's military government is suspending political parties' activities, state TV says

Mali Junta - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Mali ’s military government has suspended political party activities in the West African country “until further notice," state media said Wednesday, days after the first pro-democracy rally since soldiers took power by force almost four years ago.

The decree signed by the transitional president, Gen. Assimi Goita, cites “reasons of public order,” national television reported. The decision, which also applies to political associations, followed a meeting of the Council of Ministers.

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