Mali: Peace Rally Gathers Tens of Thousands in Mali

More than fifty thousand Malians gathered for a peace rally in the capital, Bamako, on Sunday, convened by the country's top religious leader. Analysts see this as a strong sign that the majority of Malians blame politicians for the continuing security crisis in the north.

The meeting for "national peace and reconciliation" in Bamako's main stadium was called by the country's top Muslim body and drew several key politicians including Prime Minister Cheikh Modibo Diarra.

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