Three Killed as Malian Troops Fire on Protesters in Gao

Malian soldiers opened fire Tuesday on anti-government demonstrators in Gao, killing three and wounding at least 31, two doctors at a hospital that received the bodies told Reuters. The protesters were angry about the introduction of a new interim authority set to take charge of the region Friday, which they said would give power to armed groups and would not benefit local people. The Malian government did not immediately respond to requests for comment. A year ago, the government...

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