Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks
Summary
Mali is investigating soldiers suspected of taking part in attacks on several army bases across the country. The attacks, claimed by an al-Qaeda-linked group and separatists, led to the death of Mali’s defence minister and loss of control over parts of northern Mali.Key Facts
- Five suspects have been named, including three active soldiers, one retired soldier, and one soldier killed during the fighting.
- The attacks happened on April 25 and targeted Mali’s military government.
- The defence minister was killed during the attacks.
- Armed groups including Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), linked to al-Qaeda, and Tuareg separatists now control the northern town of Kidal.
- JNIM has called for Malians to oppose the government and aims to establish Islamic law.
- Security sources report that JNIM has set up checkpoints around the capital city, Bamako.
- Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita said the situation is under control and promised to stop the armed groups.
- Experts warn that if Mali loses control of key northern cities like Timbuktu and Gao, the situation could worsen.
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