Mali releases German NGO workers detained on terrorism charges.
According to diplomatic and security sources, they were in the area for an agricultural project as part of an agreement between German and Malian officials.
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Mali has released three Germans who were detained by the army on Sunday and were suspected of being "terrorists," according to Germany's foreign minister.
The three were German employees of a non-governmental organization, two men and a woman.
They were apprehended as part of a counter-terrorist operation near Diabaly in central Segou, where armed groups frequently assault.
According to diplomatic and security sources, they were in the area for an agricultural project as part of an agreement between German and Malian officials.
Since the Malian army and its Russian instructors were accused of committing atrocities there last month, their presence has caused worry.
They were taken to Bamako, the capital, before being released.
Their release coincided with a visit to Mali by Germany's foreign minister, who has been there since Tuesday.
