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flag France suspends counter-terrorism ties with Mali and expels diplomats after Mali arrests a French staffer on spying charges.

flag France has suspended counter-terrorism cooperation with Mali and expelled two Malian diplomats after Mali arrested a French embassy staff member on suspicion of spying. flag Mali accused the French national of destabilizing activities, but France called the claims baseless and demanded his immediate release under diplomatic immunity. flag Tensions have escalated since Mali's military government shifted toward Russia, ending its alliance with Western powers. flag Mali has declared five French embassy staff members persona non grata, who have already left. flag The security crisis in Mali, fueled by jihadist groups since 2012, continues amid growing regional instability.

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