Mali rebels execute Algerian diplomat

by admin
Sep 1, 2012
Islamist rebels in Northern Mali have claimed to have executed an Algerian diplomat that was kidnapped five months ago, claiming that their demands were not being met.

The Algerian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that they will be investigating the rebels claim to have killed one of the seven diplomats who were captured by the rebels, after the Algerian consulate in northern Mali, was stormed by the militants in April.

See report from the AP here.

The reports come as the rebels also claimed to have taken the town of Douentza, a strategic town close to government held areas.

See report from the Press Association here.

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