Son of Mali's president resigns parliament position amid calls for father's resignation

Bamako, Mali (CNN)Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita is under pressure from opposition groups to resign following deadly demonstrations calling for political reforms. The President's son, Karim Keita announced his resignation as head of parliament's defence committee amid the public furor in the West African nation. At least 11 protesters were killed and 150 people injured in days of clashes between Malian security forces and protesters who targeted government buildings during anti-government marches in the capital Bamako, according to Mali's Minister of Health and Social Affairs Michel Sidibé. Access to social media...