Mali has filed a case against Algeria in the International Court of Justice.

Mali has filed a case against Algeria at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of deliberately destroying a Malian military drone near the border town of Tinzaouaten. Mali claims the drone was conducting reconnaissance against armed rebels and that Algeria’s actions violated international law by using force without justification. Algeria responded by stating the drone had entered its airspace, but Mali disputes this and says Algeria refused to provide evidence. The incident reflects growing tensions between the two countries, which have drifted apart politically since Mali’s military coups and its pivot toward Russia for security support.

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