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U.S. resumes aid to Mali after new president takes office
Source: Reuters
U.S. resumes aid to Mali after new president takes office
WASHINGTON | Fri Sep 6, 2013 7:40pm EDT
(Reuters) - The United States on Friday lifted aid restrictions to Mali after the West African nation's democratically elected government formally took office.
U.S. assistance was suspended after a military junta toppled the Malian government in March 2012 and al Qaeda-linked militants seized northern cities.
Those militants were defeated after thousands of French soldiers intervened, which paved the way for a peaceful and democratic election in August.
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Although development aid has resumed, the Obama administration said it will continue to assess when and how to re-engage with the Malian military.
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WASHINGTON | Fri Sep 6, 2013 7:40pm EDT
(Reuters) - The United States on Friday lifted aid restrictions to Mali after the West African nation's democratically elected government formally took office.
U.S. assistance was suspended after a military junta toppled the Malian government in March 2012 and al Qaeda-linked militants seized northern cities.
Those militants were defeated after thousands of French soldiers intervened, which paved the way for a peaceful and democratic election in August.
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Although development aid has resumed, the Obama administration said it will continue to assess when and how to re-engage with the Malian military.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/06/us-usa-mali-idUSBRE98515Y20130906