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Mali's military leaders have ordered the closure of all border crossings and imposed a night-time curfew, according to an announcement by Malian Air Force deputy chief of staff.
"As of today, 19 August 2020, all air and land borders are closed until further notice. A curfew is in place from 9pm to 5am [local time] until further notice," Col-Major Ismaël Wagué said in a televised address.
He also extended an invitation to opposition groups - which have been calling for reforms - for talks leading to fresh elections.
"Civil society and political social movements are invited to join us to create together the best conditions for a civil political transition leading to credible general elections for the exercise of democracy through a road-map that will lay the foundations for a new Mali," he said.
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