Rebel group declares independent state in Mali

  • 12 years ago
A Tuareg rebel group in the West African state of Mali has declared independence in the northern region of Azawad.

The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad seized control of the area last month, taking advantage of a military coup that overthrew the Malian president Amadou Toumani Touré.

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