Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
Summary
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goita, met with the Russian ambassador after rebel attacks killed Mali’s Defence Minister and challenged the military government. Russia said its paramilitary forces helped stop a coup, though they had to withdraw from the northern town of Kidal. Armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists carried out the largest attacks in years and joined forces against Mali’s military government.Key Facts
- Assimi Goita, Mali’s military leader, met with Russia’s ambassador after a weekend attack.
- The attacks killed Mali’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara.
- Russia’s paramilitary group, the Africa Corps, claimed to have prevented a coup against Goita’s government.
- Russian forces withdrew from Kidal, a key northern town captured by rebel groups.
- The rebels included al-Qaeda affiliate group JNIM and Tuareg separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA).
- The rebel attack was the largest in nearly 15 years and involved coordination between different armed groups.
- Russia expressed a desire for peace and stability in Mali and warned the rebels may launch more attacks.
- Footage has appeared online showing both Russian mercenaries and Malian troops surrendering to rebel forces.
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