Mali shuts down markets linked to terrorists: Video
Thousands of workers in Mali are struggling after the government shut down several livestock markets in Bamako.
Authorities say the closures were meant to stop terrorists from using the markets, but herders and traders say they are now left without any way to survive.
Boubacar Kane, a cattle herder whose family depends on him for food says the closure has destroyed his only source of income.
"This is death for me because I no longer have a way to live," he told the AFP.
The markets had been operating for decades and supported millions of workers. Traders, delivery drivers, and vendors all say their jobs disappeared overnight. D
Traders also say relocating to other markets far outside Bamako will make matters worse.
Workers are urging the government to reconsider the decision, as they say it only makes life harder for already struggling communities.
