Gunfire was heard at an army base near Mali’s capital Bamako on Tuesday, sparking fears of a possible mutiny in the conflict-torn country. According to nearby witnesses, soldiers fired gunshots into the air at a military base in Kati, a town 15 kilometers (nine miles) from Bamako, though it remained unclear who was firing at whom. The Norwegian Embassy gave a clear message to its citizens: “The embassy has been notified of a mutiny in the Armed Forces and troops are on their way to Bamako. Norwegians should exercise caution and preferably stay at home until the situation is clear.” Sources told DW that the leader of the coup could be Colonel Sadio Camara. DW also learned that several high-ranking politicians and officials have been arrested, including the Minister of Finance Abdoulaye Daffe and the chief of staff of the National Guard. Meanwhile, soldiers took up arms in Kati and began arresting senior military officers.
Possible coup underway in Mali | DW News
