US EditionAlgeria blocks flights from Mali after drone row
- Algeria has recalled its ambassador to Mali and closed its airspace to Malian planes due to tensions over a drone incident, according to Algeria's defence ministry.
- In retaliation, Mali closed its airspace to planes from Algeria, according to Mali's transport ministry, stating it was 'in reciprocation' of Algeria's actions.
- Algeria expressed regret over the situation, claiming that Mali's allegations are false and a diversion from its internal issues.
- The diplomatic dispute also involved Niger and Burkina Faso, as they recalled their ambassadors due to the same drone incident, forming an alliance known as the Alliance of Sahel States.
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Algeria Shuts Down Airspace and Recalls Envoys Amid Mali Drone Row
Algeria has closed its airspace to flights to and from Mali and recalled its ambassadors from Mali and Niger, in response to what it calls "serious and unfounded allegations" that it shot down a Malian drone.
Algeria shuts down airspace and recalls envoys amid Mali drone row
Algeria has closed its airspace to flights to and from Mali and recalled its ambassadors from Mali and Niger, in response to what it calls "serious and unfounded allegations" that it shot down a Malian drone.
Airspace closures heighten Algeria-Mali tensions amid drone row
Algeria on Monday recalled its ambassador to Mali and closed its airspace to Malian planes amid a diplomatic row over the alleged shooting down of a drone that has heightened tensions between the neighbours. In response, Mali also closed its airspace to planes going to or from Algeria. "Due to repeated violations of our airspace by the Malian state, the Algerian government has decided to close air navigation coming from or heading to the Malian …
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