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One dead, five hurt after Mali authorities open fire on protest
10.11.2008 - AFP

BAMAKO (AFP) — One person died and five were injured Monday when security forces opened fire on a protest over plans to privatise drinking water distribution in northwestern Mali, hospital and official sources said. Authorities intervened after hundreds of protesters ransacked city hall in the town of Lere and threw stones at the mayor and his deputy, injuring them and several other people, said a municipal official. "There was disorder, so the national guard shot real bullets," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity ... mehr

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