In a dramatic escalation of violence, militants linked to al-Qaida and separatist factions launched a series of coordinated assaults across Mali on Saturday, targeting key military installations and the capital’s international airport. This unprecedented wave of attacks marks one of the most significant challenges to the country’s security in recent years, raising alarms over the stability of the region.
A Day of Unrest in Bamako and Beyond
The al-Qaida-affiliated group JNIM has claimed responsibility for the strikes, which unfolded not only in Bamako but also in several other cities, including Kati, Sévaré, and Mopti. In a statement released via their online platform, Az-Zallaqa
