Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Counter-Coup In Mali Fails



Shooting In Mali Capital As Junta Hunts Opponents -- Voice of America

Gunfire erupted Wednesday in Mali's capital, Bamako, as troops who toppled the country's president search for those responsible for an attempted counter-coup earlier this week.

Junta troops on Wednesday emptied buildings across the city as they looked for fighters loyal to ousted president Amadou Toumani Toure.

Shooting was heard outside of the state broadcaster, although no fighting was reported at the scene.

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More News On The Unrest In Mali

Junta claims control of Mali capital, arrests 100s -- AP
Shooting in capital as Mali junta hunts "mercenaries" -- Reuters
Mali junta overruns loyalist base in blow to counter-coup -- Reuters
Mali junta forces hunt down counter-coup soldiers -- BBC
Mali Uprising Proves No Threat to Junta Leader’s Vision of Authority -- New York Times
Interim PM slams persistent moves to 'destabilise' Mali -- AFP
Malian Politician Calls for Unity After Counter-Coup Fails -- Voice of America

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