Armed groups in Mali attack capital in possible coordinated effort, army says
Summary
Gunmen launched attacks on multiple locations in Mali’s capital, Bamako, and other cities early Saturday, which the army said may have been a coordinated effort. The military confirmed that soldiers fought back and later reported the situation was under control, while some separatist forces claimed control of parts of northern cities.Key Facts
- Armed groups attacked sites including military barracks and the airport in Bamako.
- Mali’s army said soldiers were actively fighting the attackers and later secured the area.
- Gunfire and explosions were reported in other towns near Bamako, such as Kati, Kidal, and Gao.
- Videos on social media showed militants moving through Kati and clashes in Kidal and Gao.
- A separatist group claimed control of some areas in the northern cities of Kidal and Gao.
- Mali has faced ongoing conflict involving jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda and ISIS, plus separatist rebellions.
- The U.S. Embassy issued a warning urging citizens to stay indoors and avoid certain locations.
- Experts called this the largest coordinated attack in Mali in recent years, highlighting previous cooperation between jihadists and separatists in 2012.
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