France says its military operation Barkhane will continue in Mali

France will pursue its military operations in Mali. (File/AFP)
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  • “The Barkhane operation, asked for by the Mali population and authorized by the UN Security Council, continues,” Florence Parly said

PARIS: France will pursue its military operations in Mali against fighters despite the ousting of the country’s president two days ago by a coup, the French armed force minister said on Thursday.
“The Barkhane operation, asked for by the Mali population and authorized by the UN Security Council, continues,” Florence Parly said on Twitter.