State of emergency extended in Mali as fighting continues

The state of emergency in Mali, which has been in force since January 12, has been extended for another three months.

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Tuesday, 22.01.2013.

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BAMAKO The state of emergency in Mali, which has been in force since January 12, has been extended for another three months. The reason for the extension is to provide enough time to complete the ongoing military operations for the liberation of the African country's territory now held by Islamists. State of emergency extended in Mali as fighting continues The decision to extend the state of emergency was made today at an extraordinary ministerial council, according to Italy's ANSA news agency. A statement from the council said that the goal of the decision was "to entice and maintain social peace" in the country. The country's government forces, with the help of French troops, have been fighting with Islamic militants who had taken over some parts of Mali. A Malian soldier (Beta/AP) Tanjug

State of emergency extended in Mali as fighting continues

The decision to extend the state of emergency was made today at an extraordinary ministerial council, according to Italy's ANSA news agency.

A statement from the council said that the goal of the decision was "to entice and maintain social peace" in the country.

The country's government forces, with the help of French troops, have been fighting with Islamic militants who had taken over some parts of Mali.

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