Mali Updates Detention of Nigerian Military Personnel, Nigeria Seeks Release

Mali confirms the continued detention of eleven Nigerian military personnel, including two pilots, with investigations ongoing. The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, engages in diplomatic efforts to secure their release.
The detained personnel were on a Nigerian Air Force C-130 military aircraft. Nigeria and Burkina Faso are involved in discussions regarding the situation.
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