Mali’s government has acknowledged reports that the Trump administration is considering military action against Islamist militants in the country, insisting any partner must respect its sovereignty.
Mali Doesn’t Rule Out U.S. Military Intervention
Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop made the comments on Thursday in Bamako, alongside Gen. Oumar Diarra, according to a report by The Washington Post. Diop did not rule out the possibility of US military intervention but stressed that any nation working with Mali must respect its sovereignty.
The remarks come amid reports that Washington is weighing options against Islamist militant groups operating in the West African country, though further details on the scope of any potential action remain unclear.
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