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Mali Junta Chief Sacks PM And Government

Choguel Kokalla Maiga had been seen as isolated in his position as prime minister
Mali's junta chief on Wednesday sacked civilian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and the government, days after Maiga issued a rare criticism of the military rulers.
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