Mali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence minister
Military intelligence chief reportedly also killed in sweeping attacks by jihadists and separatist rebels
Mali has been left reeling from sweeping attacks by jihadists and separatist rebels who seized several towns and military bases and killed the defence minister and military intelligence chief.
The weekend assault on the west African state’s security architecture was coordinated by al-Qaida-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the separatist Tuareg-led movement Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) – former foes with distinct agendas.
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- Mali live: Army says armed 'terrorist' groups launch attacks on military positions nationwide France 24 —
- Gunfire heard near Mali’s main international airport in the capital, AP reporter and residents say AP News —
- Loud blasts, gunfire heard near Mali's main military camp, Reuters witness says The Straits Times —
- Loud blasts, gunfire heard near Mali's main military camp, Reuters witness says - Reuters Reuters —
- Gunfire and blasts rock Mali as attackers hit capital and other cities, residents say ABC News —