In a dramatic twist of events, Mali and Algeria have closed their airspace amid escalating tensions. On Monday, Mali announced an immediate ban on all civilian and military flights to and from Algeria in response to Algeria's decision to mirror the move. ✈️
The action follows a controversial incident where Algeria shot down a Malian drone, prompting Mali's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure to accuse Algeria of "continued support of international terrorism." Just hours earlier, Algeria’s Ministry of National Defense cited "repeated airspace violations" by Mali as justification for its own airspace closure.
This unexpected standoff has left many wondering about the future of regional air travel and diplomatic relations. Stay tuned for more updates as both sides maintain their firm positions! 😮
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Mali, Algeria close airspace to each other amid drone incident rows
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