Amadou Toumani Touré

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Alerts | Mali

In Mali, journalists attacked in coup aftermath

Soldiers loyal to junta leader Amadou Sanogo have attacked and threatened several journalists in the days following the coup. (AP/Rebecca Blackwell)

New York, March 30, 2012--The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns attacks and threats against several journalists covering the aftermath of the March 22 military coup in Mali that ousted President Amadou Toumani Touré.

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March 30, 2012 5:35 PM ET | | Also in Français
Tags: Amadou Sanogo, Amadou Toumani Touré, Attacked, Omar Ouahmane, Radio France Internationale, Rukmini Callimachi, The Associated Press, Threatened
Blog | Mali

With coup, quiet #Mali generates noise on Twitter

By Mohamed Keita/CPJ Africa Advocacy Coordinator
Mali junta leader Captain Amadou Sanogo, center, poses surrounded by fellow soldiers in Bamako Thursday. (AFP/Habibou Kouyate)

Yesterday, while reporting on breaking news in Mali from studios in Atlanta, CNN Wire Newsdesk Editor Faith Karimi made an ominous observation that presaged the outcome of developments unfolding 5,000 miles away. "#Mali president @PresidenceMali has not tweeted in 10 hours after reports of gunfire and a coup attempt," she tweeted.

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March 22, 2012 6:14 PM ET | | Comments (3)
Tags: Amadou Toumani Touré, Internet, ORTM, Social Media

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