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Turkey expresses concern about military takeover in Mali

Malian soldiers parade as they arrive by military vehicle at Independence Square in Bamako on Aug. 18, 2020, after rebel troops seized Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse in a dramatic escalation of a months-long crisis. (AFP Photo)

The Turkish Foreign Ministry expressed concern about Mali president’s forced resignation as a result of a coup led by a group of mutineers in the military, as it pledged to support the people of Mali during this difficult period.

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In a statement published Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said it expects the speedy re-establishment of the constitutional order, peace, security and stability in the country and the release of President Boubacar Keita and other state officials.

“We support the efforts of the U.N. the African Union and ECOWAS in this regard,” the ministry said, adding that Turkey will continue to stand with the people of Mali.

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Dailysabah / Balkantimes.press

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