Mali capital Bamako hit by multiple 'terrorist' attacks
On Saturday, unknown armed terrorists attacked military barracks and other targets in Bamako, Mali's capital, as well as other locations across the country. The military junta, which has ruled the landlocked West African nation since a 2020 coup, reported ongoing fighting. Witnesses described intense clashes near the residence of junta leader General Assimi Goita and in other key cities. Mali has been plagued by over a decade of jihadist conflict. The army stated that unidentified terrorist groups targeted points and barracks in the capital and interior early that morning.
Key facts
- Attack occurred on Saturday in Bamako and other locations
- Targets included military barracks and other sites
- Perpetrators described as 'unknown armed terrorists'
- Mali has been under military junta rule since a 2020 coup
- Junta leader General Assimi Goita resides near one attack site
- Mali has experienced over a decade of jihadist conflict
- Fighting was ongoing as of the report
- Witnesses reported intense fighting in multiple cities
Entities
Institutions
- Malian army
Locations
- Bamako
- Mali