Mali: Largest Coordinated Attack and Defense Minister Killed — What Is Happening?
أكبر هجوم منسق واغتيال وزير الدفاع.. ما الذي يحدث في مالي؟
Summary
Al Jazeera analyzes the dramatic security deterioration in Mali, where coordinated rebel and separatist attacks resulted in civilian casualties and the killing of the Defense Minister. The events mark a major escalation since the military seized power in 2020 and represent the largest coordinated jihadist offensive in years.
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