Algeria"s Foreign Ministry has formally rejected Mali"s complaint to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the downing of a Malian military drone near their shared border. The complaint, filed by Mali on September 4, alleges "aggression" after Algerian forces shot down the drone on March 31.
In a statement, Algeria"s Foreign Ministry described Mali"s case as a "malicious" and "shameful" maneuver aimed at avoiding accountability for Mali"s internal crises. The ministry characterized the complaint as a "gross and incredible maneuver" that misuses the UN"s top court.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions between the two nations, with Algeria accusing Mali"s regime of steering the country toward disaster. The diplomatic fallout from the drone incident continues to unfold as both countries navigate their complex relationship.
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