Rebels Bring Schooling in Mali to a Standstill

Humanitarian agencies have confirmed that banditry has led to the closure of 500 schools, which represents a sharp increase from recent years.

Hundreds of schools have closed in Mali as the insecurity battering the West African country persists.

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