Jihadist Militants Launch Coordinated Attacks on Towns Across Mali

Armed jihadist groups launched coordinated strikes on military bases and strategic sites early Friday. The assaults hit northern towns Gao, Anefis and Aguelhok, as well as Sévaré in central Mali and a prison in Kenieroba near Bamako. Local authorities reported near-simultaneous gunfire and explosions as troops were deployed to confront the attackers. No official casualty figures have been released, and residents described hours of intense fighting. The full extent of damage remains unclear. This offensive is among the largest in recent months and highlights the persistent threat from Islamist militants linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State. Despite stepped-up operations and new defence partnerships, Mali’s military government continues to face widespread insurgent violence.

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