According to AFP - the Situation in Mali is deteriorating rapidly...

..."We always follow closely the evolution of the situation in Mali,
where clashes between rebel groups and the Malian military
actually been reported, "said Mr. Lalliot.

"We remain concerned by these operations that undermine the process of
crisis in Mali, and reiterate our call for an immediate end to the
progression of armed rebel groups to the south of Mali, "he added.

Clashes in the region of Mopti (center) resumed Thursday
following an exchange of fire with heavy weapons in the same area, according to a military source.

"Everything collapses and everything is going very, very fast...

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