Armed groups have attacked a Malian military convoy in the Gao region of the country’s north, according to statements from both the Malian authorities and the assailants. The incident underscores the persistent insecurity gripping parts of the Sahel, where military forces and armed movements continue to clash despite years of national and international counter-insurgency efforts. […]
The Malian army announced on Saturday that several towns in the country’s restive north had come under attack by rebel forces, raising fresh concerns over security in a region that has faced repeated bouts of insurgent violence over the past decade. The military said the targeted locations included the strategic towns of Gao and Sévaré,
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Mali’s military has confirmed that several towns in the country’s restive north came under attack by rebel groups over the weekend, including the key garrison city of Gao and the transport hub of Sévaré. The strikes come amid an announced new offensive aimed at seizing additional territory in a region that has struggled to stabilise
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