Islamic militants and separatists attack several locations in Mali's capital and other cities
Summary
Islamic militants linked to al-Qaida and a separatist group attacked several locations in Mali's capital, Bamako, and other cities on Saturday. The Malian army said it fought off the attackers and later reported the situation was under control.Key Facts
- The al-Qaida-linked group JNIM claimed the attacks on Bamako’s airport and four cities in central and northern Mali.
- The Azawad Liberation Front, a Tuareg-led separatist group, said it joined the attacks with JNIM.
- Fighting included heavy gunfire and explosions near Bamako’s international airport and military bases.
- The U.S. Embassy in Bamako issued a security alert, advising U.S. citizens to stay inside and avoid certain areas.
- Mali’s military leader, Gen. Assimi Goita, lives in Kati, a town targeted during the attacks.
- Militants reportedly controlled some neighborhoods in Kidal and Gao in northern Mali.
- Kidal was a separatist stronghold before government and Russian forces took control in 2023.
- The attacks are considered one of the largest coordinated militant assaults in Mali in recent years.
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