Mali's military leadership has reported a thwarted coup attempt, leading to the arrest of two generals and a French national suspected of foreign espionage. Security Minister General Daoud Aly Mohammedine announced this during a televised statement, confirming the detention of additional military and civilian personnel. The French national allegedly acted on behalf of the French intelligence service, influencing political and military figures in Mali. The situation coincides with a crackdown on dissent within the military following public protests against the junta government.
Mali's military leadership announced the thwarting of a coup attempt, arresting two generals and a French national suspected of being a foreign agent.
Security Minister General Daoud Aly Mohammedine stated that the arrested group included military officers and civilians, and confirmed the detention of additional soldiers.
The French national is suspected of acting on behalf of the French intelligence service, allegedly mobilizing various actors in Mali to destabilize the country.
The developments follow a crackdown on dissent amid increasing dissatisfaction with Mali's military government, highlighted by recent public protests.
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