CLEAN : France hits back at "scandalous" 'abandonment' claims by Mali

The French Minister of the Armed Forces criticized the Malian Prime Minister's remarks suggesting France is abandoning Mali, which she deemed scandalous and untrue. She emphasized the strong diplomatic ties between France and Mali, highlighting ongoing military support with 2,500 to 3,000 French soldiers remaining in the Sahel. The Minister also suggested that the Malian PM should focus more on Mali's transition rather than making unfounded statements against France.

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