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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mali army says 80 fighters killed after earlier al-Qaeda linked attacks
Mali's armed forces have killed 80 fighters in response to a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts across the country, according to a video statement released by the military. 'The enemy suffered significant losses in every location where they engaged with the security and defence forces,' Souleymane Dembele, the army's spokesperson, said in a special bulletin broadcast on the armed forces' television channel, as visuals of fallen rebels, their weapons, motorbikes, and vehicles were displayed. Al-Qaeda affiliate Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) earlier claimed responsibility for 'coordinated and high-quality attacks', saying it had taken control of three barracks and dozens of military positions. Mali's armed forces said the attacks took place in seven towns in the central and western regions of the West African country. The incidents bore the hallmarks of other recent operations by the group, which has conducted similar assaults on military positions in Mali and Burkina Faso. Mali, governed by a military government since 2020, has for more than a decade fought violent groups linked to ISIL (ISIS) and al-Qaeda, while contending with a longer history of Tuareg-led rebellions in the north. The attacks on Tuesday targeted Diboli in western Mali near the border with Senegal, and the nearby towns of Kayes and Sandere. There were also attacks in Nioro du Sahel and Gogoui, northwest of the capital Bamako near the border with Mauritania, and in Molodo and Niono in central Mali, 'all struck by shellfire', the army's statement said. Residents and a local politician confirmed the attacks in at least four towns. 'We woke up in shock this morning. There's gunfire, and from my house I can see smoke billowing towards the governor's residence,' one resident in the city of Kayes said. The person described the gunfire as 'intense' while another reported sheltering at home while the assault raged on. Elsewhere, a local political official wrote on Facebook that 'the region of Nioro woke up in shock' and that the towns of Nioro, Sandare and Gogui had been targeted.
The Advertiser
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Mali army reports co-ordinated attacks on its positions
A jihadist group has claimed responsibility for a series of co-ordinated attacks against military posts across Mali. Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) said in a statement on social media that it had taken "complete control over three barracks and dozens of military positions in co-ordinated and high-quality attacks". Mali's armed forces earlier on Tuesday reported a series of attacks on multiple military positions in seven towns in the central and western regions of the west African country. They did not provide details about the attacks or say who was responsible, and a spokesperson for Mali's armed forces did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The incidents bore the hallmarks of other recent operations by the militants who have conducted similar assaults on military positions in Mali and Burkina Faso. Mali, governed by a military junta since 2020, has for more than a decade fought Islamist insurgent groups while contending with a longer history of Tuareg-led rebellions in the north. The attacks on Tuesday targeted Diboli in western Mali near the border with Senegal, and the nearby towns of Kayes and Sandere. There were also attacks in Nioro du Sahel and Gogoui, northwest of the capital Bamako near the border with Mauritania, and in Molodo and Niono in central Mali, the army's statement said. A jihadist group has claimed responsibility for a series of co-ordinated attacks against military posts across Mali. Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) said in a statement on social media that it had taken "complete control over three barracks and dozens of military positions in co-ordinated and high-quality attacks". Mali's armed forces earlier on Tuesday reported a series of attacks on multiple military positions in seven towns in the central and western regions of the west African country. They did not provide details about the attacks or say who was responsible, and a spokesperson for Mali's armed forces did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The incidents bore the hallmarks of other recent operations by the militants who have conducted similar assaults on military positions in Mali and Burkina Faso. Mali, governed by a military junta since 2020, has for more than a decade fought Islamist insurgent groups while contending with a longer history of Tuareg-led rebellions in the north. The attacks on Tuesday targeted Diboli in western Mali near the border with Senegal, and the nearby towns of Kayes and Sandere. There were also attacks in Nioro du Sahel and Gogoui, northwest of the capital Bamako near the border with Mauritania, and in Molodo and Niono in central Mali, the army's statement said. A jihadist group has claimed responsibility for a series of co-ordinated attacks against military posts across Mali. Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) said in a statement on social media that it had taken "complete control over three barracks and dozens of military positions in co-ordinated and high-quality attacks". Mali's armed forces earlier on Tuesday reported a series of attacks on multiple military positions in seven towns in the central and western regions of the west African country. They did not provide details about the attacks or say who was responsible, and a spokesperson for Mali's armed forces did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The incidents bore the hallmarks of other recent operations by the militants who have conducted similar assaults on military positions in Mali and Burkina Faso. Mali, governed by a military junta since 2020, has for more than a decade fought Islamist insurgent groups while contending with a longer history of Tuareg-led rebellions in the north. The attacks on Tuesday targeted Diboli in western Mali near the border with Senegal, and the nearby towns of Kayes and Sandere. There were also attacks in Nioro du Sahel and Gogoui, northwest of the capital Bamako near the border with Mauritania, and in Molodo and Niono in central Mali, the army's statement said. A jihadist group has claimed responsibility for a series of co-ordinated attacks against military posts across Mali. Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) said in a statement on social media that it had taken "complete control over three barracks and dozens of military positions in co-ordinated and high-quality attacks". Mali's armed forces earlier on Tuesday reported a series of attacks on multiple military positions in seven towns in the central and western regions of the west African country. They did not provide details about the attacks or say who was responsible, and a spokesperson for Mali's armed forces did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The incidents bore the hallmarks of other recent operations by the militants who have conducted similar assaults on military positions in Mali and Burkina Faso. Mali, governed by a military junta since 2020, has for more than a decade fought Islamist insurgent groups while contending with a longer history of Tuareg-led rebellions in the north. The attacks on Tuesday targeted Diboli in western Mali near the border with Senegal, and the nearby towns of Kayes and Sandere. There were also attacks in Nioro du Sahel and Gogoui, northwest of the capital Bamako near the border with Mauritania, and in Molodo and Niono in central Mali, the army's statement said.
The Print
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Mali military reports coordinated attacks on its positions
No group has so far claimed responsibility, but the incidents bore the hallmarks of recent operations by al Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) militants who have conducted similar assaults in the region in recent weeks. A military statement did not provide details about the attacks or those responsible. BAMAKO (Reuters) -Mali's armed forces reported coordinated attacks on multiple military positions early on Tuesday in seven towns in the central and western region of the West African country. Mali, governed by a military junta since 2020, has for more than a decade fought insurgent groups linked to Islamic State and al Qaeda, while contending with a longer history of Tuareg-led rebellions in the north. The attacks on Tuesday targeted Diboli in western Mali near Senegal's border, and the nearby towns of Kayes and Sandere. There were also attacks in Nioro du Sahel and Gogoui, northwest of the capital Bamako near the border with Mauritania, and in Molodo and Niono in central Mali, the army's statement said. A spokesperson for Mali's armed forces did not immediately respond to requests for comment. (Reporting by Mali newsroom; writing by Ayen Deng Bior; editing by Bate Felix and Mark Heinrich) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Straits Times
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Mali's army says 80 militants killed after coordinated attacks on its posts
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox BAMAKO - Mali's armed forces have killed 80 militants in response to a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts across the country, according to a video statement released by the army on Tuesday. "The enemy suffered significant losses in every location where they engaged with the security and defense forces," Souleymane Dembele, the army's spokesperson, said in a special bulletin broadcast on the armed forces' television channel, as visuals of fallen insurgents, their weapons, motorbikes, and vehicles were displayed. Al Qaeda affiliate Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) earlier claimed responsibility for "coordinated and high-quality attacks," saying it had taken control of over three barracks and dozens of military positions. Mali's armed forces said the attacks took place in seven towns in the central and western regions of the West African country. The incidents bore the hallmarks of other recent operations by the militants, who have conducted similar assaults on military positions in Mali and Burkina Faso. Mali, governed by a military junta since 2020, has for more than a decade fought insurgent groups linked to Islamic State and al Qaeda, while contending with a longer history of Tuareg-led rebellions in the north. The attacks on Tuesday targeted Diboli in western Mali near the border with Senegal, and the nearby towns of Kayes and Sandere. There were also attacks in Nioro du Sahel and Gogoui, northwest of the capital Bamako near the border with Mauritania, and in Molodo and Niono in central Mali, "all struck by shellfire," the army's statement said. REUTERS
Perth Now
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Mali army reports co-ordinated attacks on its positions
A jihadist group has claimed responsibility for a series of co-ordinated attacks against military posts across Mali. Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) said in a statement on social media that it had taken "complete control over three barracks and dozens of military positions in co-ordinated and high-quality attacks". Mali's armed forces earlier on Tuesday reported a series of attacks on multiple military positions in seven towns in the central and western regions of the west African country. They did not provide details about the attacks or say who was responsible, and a spokesperson for Mali's armed forces did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The incidents bore the hallmarks of other recent operations by the militants who have conducted similar assaults on military positions in Mali and Burkina Faso. Mali, governed by a military junta since 2020, has for more than a decade fought Islamist insurgent groups while contending with a longer history of Tuareg-led rebellions in the north. The attacks on Tuesday targeted Diboli in western Mali near the border with Senegal, and the nearby towns of Kayes and Sandere. There were also attacks in Nioro du Sahel and Gogoui, northwest of the capital Bamako near the border with Mauritania, and in Molodo and Niono in central Mali, the army's statement said.
