Mali army says armed groups launch coordinated attacks across country
Summary
Armed groups have carried out several coordinated attacks in different parts of Mali, including near the capital, Bamako. The military says fighting is still happening as its forces try to stop the attackers.Key Facts
- The attacks occurred early Saturday near a major military base outside Bamako and in other cities like Gao and Sevare.
- Soldiers have blocked roads near the affected areas to control movement.
- Flights into Bamako were canceled early Saturday, but it is unclear if the airport was directly targeted.
- The army has not confirmed who is responsible for the attacks.
- Mali is ruled by a military government led by General Assimi Goïta, who took power in a 2020 coup.
- The military government has promised to restore security and fight armed groups and jihadist militants.
- UN and French peacekeeping forces left Mali after the coup, and the military government hired Russian mercenaries.
- Despite these efforts, jihadist violence continues, and large parts of northern and eastern Mali remain outside government control.
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