Jihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military posts
Summary
Jihadist fighters launched coordinated attacks on military posts in multiple towns in Mali. The Malian army reported repelling the attacks and claimed to have "neutralized" more than 80 militants. A group linked to al-Qaeda, which said it was behind the attacks, claimed control of three army barracks.Key Facts
- Jihadist fighters attacked military posts in several towns in Mali.
- This is the third major attack on the Malian army in the last month.
- The Malian army said it stopped the attacks and killed over 80 militants.
- The group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin, linked to al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility.
- They stated they took control of three army barracks.
- The attacks happened in seven towns, including areas close to Senegal and Mauritania.
- In the last few months, there have been other significant attacks in Mali.
- U.S. Africa Command warned about Islamist groups in the Sahel trying to reach West Africa's coast.
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