Mali president says terror attacks part of wider destabilisation plot
Malian President General Assimi Goita has paid tribute to deceased Defence Minister General Sadio Camara, following a wave of coordinated attacks on April 25.
Goita described his death as an “immense loss” and praised his service with “loyalty, courage and dignity” in the fight against terrorism.
The Malian leader described the attacks as part of a broader effort to destabilise the country, alleging support from both internal and external actors.
“These attacks are not isolated acts,” he stated. “They are part of a broader destabilisation plan designed and carried out by terrorist armed groups, with internal and external sponsors providing them with intelligence and logistical support.”
He declared that the country’s security situation is “under control”, stating that the military response dealt a “strong blow” to armed groups and also called on fellow Malians to trust in the security forces "now more than ever" as they are "engaged in a complex fight against terrorism".
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