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Malian Opposition Lawyer Kidnapped in Bamako
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In Short: Malian lawyer Mountaga Tall, a critic of the military junta, was kidnapped overnight in Bamako. His wife was also manhandled by the kidnappers.
Mountaga Tall, a well-known Malian lawyer and politician critical of the ruling junta, was abducted overnight in Bamako, according to family members who spoke to AFP.
Tall's wife attempted to document the incident but was manhandled by the masked men who took her phone, another family member reported.
On Friday, the prosecutor's office stated it had 'solid evidence' of 'complicity' among certain military personnel, accusing them of involvement in the attacks.
What's confirmed
What's still developing
- A well-known Malian lawyer and politician critical of the ruling junta was abducted overnight by masked men in the capital Bamako, members of his family told AFP Sunday.
- Tall's wife, who attempted to take photos of the episode, was manhandled by the masked men and had her phone taken away, another family member told AFP.
- On Friday, the prosecutor's office said it had " solid evidence" of "complicity" of certain military personnel, accusing them of helping with the "planning, coordination and execution" of the attacks.
Sources
- Africanewslink