Tuareg ends ceasefire in Mali

Separatist Tuareg ethnic group in Mali, said that it is ending the ceasefire with the government, reached in June.

This came a day after clashes troops and protesters Mali Tuareg, who prevented a visit to Prime Tatam Oumar Ly, in Kidal town.

"What has happened is a declaration of war," said the leader of the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad.

June ceasefire came after 18 months of fighting, which forced the intervention of the French army.

Earlier, they had threatened with termination of the ceasefire, accusing the government of failing to fulfill promises.