The Malian president and transitional prime minister, arrested Monday and said the military had resigned, were released overnight, a military official told AFP on Thursday (May 27th).
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The Prime Minister and the transitional president were released this night around 1:30 am (local and GMT).
We kept our word,
”he said on condition of anonymity.
Family members have confirmed their release.