Mali insurgents attack prison and multiple towns, army says
Summary
Insurgents attacked five locations in Mali early Saturday, including a prison in Kenieroba and towns where government and Russian forces are based. The attacks happened about two months after the defense minister was killed in earlier violence.Key Facts
- Insurgents attacked five places in Mali around 4:00 am local time.
- The towns attacked include Gao, Anefis, Sevare, and Kenieroba.
- Kenieroba prison was one of the attack sites.
- Some attacks targeted areas with government and Russian fighters.
- The armed groups include jihadists and separatist Tuareg fighters.
- The fighting follows earlier attacks that killed Mali’s defense minister.
- The statement about the attacks came from the Mali army.
- This is an ongoing story with updates expected.
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