Frustration has grown since the military government banned political parties and extended its rule indefinitely.

Mali's junta intensifies repression against critics amid jihadist unrest, arresting soldiers suspected of plotting a coup.

Au Mali, les autorités ont arrêté une « vingtaine » de militaires, dont le général Abass Dembélé, soupçonnés de vouloir renverser la junte.

The wave of arrests reflect increased tensions within the military government.

BAMAKO: Mali’s junta has carried out arrests to quash an alleged plot to overthrow the government within the army’s ranks, sources said, but the circumstances of the detentions…

Frustration has grown since the military government banned political parties and extended its rule indefinitely.

The authorities also detained dozens of soldiers and accused ‘foreign states’ of trying to destabilise the country.

Malian minister says situation under control after plot foiled to ‘destabilising the institutions of the republic’.

Development comes as the military continues to crack down on dissent after a pro-democracy rally in May

BAMAKO: Mali’s military-led government has arrested two generals and a French national, accusing them of participating in an alleged plot to destabilize the West African nation,…