French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup receives presidential pardon
France has not commented on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously described the accusations as "unfounded," according to the BBC.
Yann Vezilier, described as a French alleged spy, has received a presidential pardon after being accused of plotting a coup in Mali.
France has not yet commented on the pardon. It previously called the accusations "unfounded," according to the BBC.
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