Militants and separatists launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Summary
Militants linked to al-Qaida and Tuareg separatists launched coordinated attacks in Mali’s capital, Bamako, and other cities on Saturday. They targeted the international airport, military bases, and towns in central and northern Mali, leading to heavy fighting before Malian forces said they regained control.Key Facts
- The al-Qaida-affiliated group JNIM claimed responsibility for attacks in Bamako and four other Malian cities.
- The attacks were reportedly carried out jointly with the Azawad Liberation Front, a Tuareg separatist group.
- Gunfire and explosions were reported near Bamako’s international airport and military barracks in Kati.
- The US embassy warned American citizens in Bamako to stay indoors and avoid travel near the attacks.
- Separatists claimed to have taken control of parts of Kidal and Gao, two towns in northern Mali.
- The attacks represent one of the largest coordinated militant assaults in Mali in recent years.
- Local residents reported fear, destruction, and ongoing fighting in affected areas.
- Mali’s military leader, Gen Assimi Goita, lives near Kati, one of the towns attacked.
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