aug 18, 2020 - Mali President Arrested
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On August 18, President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and his prime minister were arrested by soldiers during a military coup. The coup comes after mass anti-government protests and an uprising of Islamist militarists. Upon his arrest, Keita announced his resignation in a televised address. He stated that the government would be dissolved to avoid bloodshed. (CNN)
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~ 4 years and 10 months ago