Two generals, over 40 soldiers arrested over coup allegations in Mali

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• Mali has arrested dozens of soldiers suspected of plotting to overthrow the ruling junta.
• General Abbas Dembele, a former regional governor and respected officer, is among those detained. 10s
• The junta-backed parliament reported around 50 arrests in connection with the alleged plot. 21s
• The arrests come amid ongoing instability and growing discontent within the Malian army. 37s
• Since recent coups, the junta has increased repression of critics amid continued jihadist violence. 45s