Bamako, April 29 (IANS) Assimi Goita, Mali’s transitional president, said that operations would continue until all groups involved in the April 25 attacks are neutralised and lasting security is restored across the country. In a televised address to the nation at 8 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Goita said the April 25 attacks, which he described as “complex, coordinated and simultaneous,” targeted Bamako, Kati, Mopti, Gao and Kidal.He said the assailants had been dealt a heavy blow thanks to the p…
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Bamako, April 27 (IANS) The Malian army has killed more than 100 terrorists in the western region of Koulikoro, according to a statement issued on Sunday.The General Staff of the Armed Forces said in the statement that during sweep operations following Saturday’s terrorist attacks, Malian air assets detected a column of motorcycles moving toward a hideout west of the locality of Kolokani in the Koulikoro region.Airstrikes were then carried out against the target, killing more than 100 terrorists…
Bamako, April 26 (IANS) Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence in the town of Kati, near the capital Bamako, carried out by armed terrorist groups, local sources reported.According to the sources, who requested anonymity, armed terrorist groups launched coordinated attacks on several cities across the country on Saturday, leaving 16 people wounded. Camara’s residence in Kati was also targeted, and both the minister and his second wife were killed.In a stateme…
United Nations, April 26 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply concerned by reports of attacks across Mali and strongly condemned the acts of violence, his spokesperson said Saturday.The UN chief expresses solidarity with the Malian people, stressing the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.”The Secretary-General calls for coordinated international support to address the evolving threat of violent extremism an…
Bamako, April 25 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Mali has urged all Indian nationals residing in the West African nation to remain highly vigilant following multiple attacks by armed groups across the country on Saturday. “Due to recent security developments and reported attacks in Kati and other parts of Mali, the Embassy of India in Bamako urges all Indian nationals residing in Mali to remain highly vigilant, exercise utmost caution, stay indoors, and strictly follow the instructions issued by …