Mali buries defence minister after national mourning as attacks intensify

Al Jazeera Al Jazeera — 2min

After three days of national mourning, Mali has buried its defence minister.

The funeral was attended by top military figures, including the transitional president.

It was a moment of grief but also defiance as the military government faces growing attacks from al Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg separatist rebels.

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports.

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