Malian authorities and armed ethnic Tuareg groups have begun indirect talks in a bid to resolving conflict in the country. It is hoped the ceasefire meeting will allow nationwide elections to take place next month.
Burkino Faso President Blaise Compaore, who is mediating talks between the two sides in Ouagadougou, met separately with the Bamako delegation before discussions with a Tuareg mission on Saturday.
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