Mali army battles ‘terrorist’ attacks in capital
Mali’s army said on Saturday that armed “terrorist groups” had attacked several locations, including sites in the capital, Bamako, and other parts of the country.
In a televised statement, an army representative said unidentified armed groups had targeted areas in the capital and the interior, adding that fighting was still ongoing. The military urged residents to remain calm and vigilant while defence and security forces worked to “neutralise the attackers.”
Local reports said gunfire and explosions were heard during what appeared to be a coordinated assault. Mali’s main military base at Kati, outside Bamako, was also reportedly targeted.
The African Union strongly condemned the attacks, warning that the hostilities risked exposing civilians to serious harm.
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