Mali Votes in Runoff Amid Heavy Security to Counter Terrorist Threat

Mali Votes in Runoff Amid Heavy Security to Counter Terrorist Threat
A woman walks with a child past riot police standing guard outside a polling station during a run-off presidential election in Bamako, Mali Aug. 12, 2018. Reuters/Luc Gnago
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BAMAKO—Malians voted in a run-off presidential election on Aug. 12 but observers reported that turnout appeared to be low, with several polling stations coming under attack from armed men and one election official killed.

Thousands of soldiers had been mobilized to provide security following an inconclusive first round last month that was marred by terrorist attacks and opposition allegations of fraud.