Bamako, July 4 (IANS) The Malian Armed Forces said Saturday that attacks against several military positions in the country earlier in the day were repelled and the situation was “fully under control.”In a statement, the army said the attacked positions were located in Aguelhok, Anefis and Gao in northern Mali, Sevare in the country’s central region, as well as Kenioroba, south of the capital Bamako, Xinhua news agency reported.According to the statement, 20 terrorists riding motorcycles or trave…
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Bamako, May 2 (IANS) More than 200 attackers were killed in targetted airstrikes carried out by Malian armed forces on Friday morning, Mali’s state television reported on Saturday.The report, citing a statement from the General Staff of the Armed Forces, said the strikes targeted a large column of armed militants that had crossed from a neighbouring border area and was allegedly preparing fresh attacks.According to an initial army assessment, four pickup trucks mounted with heavy weapons and mor…
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…
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 …
Bamako (Mali), Dec 20 (IANS) Mali has established a new rapid intervention unit within its armed forces to strengthen the fight against terrorism, the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs said during a flag presentation ceremony held in the capital here. The unit, known as the Rapid Intervention Battalion, is tasked with enhancing the operational capabilities of the Malian Armed Forces, improving their responsiveness to security threats, and contributing to the defence of territorial integri…