Yann Christian Bernard Vezilier arrested as security minister claims ‘conspiracy has been foiled’

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,…

Yann Christian Bernard Vezilier arrested as security minister claims ‘conspiracy has been foiled’

Arrest of Yann Vezilier, accused of trying to destabilise Mali, marks new low in relations between Paris and Bamako.

PARIS: France’s foreign ministry said Saturday that it was in talks with Mali over the arrest of a Frenchman accused of working with intelligence services to “destabilize” the…