2020 Malian coup d'état, Political event in Mali
The 2020 Malian coup d'état was a sudden and forceful seizure of the government.
On August 18, 2020, Malian soldiers began a mutiny that escalated into a coup.
The coup reflected longstanding dissatisfaction with the existing government.
Following the coup, international borders were closed and a curfew was imposed.
The events were centered around Kati, a town near the capital Bamako.
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