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Mali defence minister killed in coordinated attacks
Sadio Camara was killed in an attack linked to al Qaeda near Bamako. This incident is part of a series of coordinated assaults across Mali. (sources: reuters, aljazeera, france24, washingtonpost)
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ModernAction Briefing
The defence minister of Mali was killed during an attack that is part of a broader pattern of coordinated assaults by militants across the country. The attacks have raised concerns about security and stability in the region.
- Sadio Camara was killed in an attack linked to al Qaeda near Bamako.
- The attack on Camara's residence occurred amid simultaneous assaults throughout Mali.
- New fighting has erupted in northern Mali's Kidal involving clashes between the army and Tuareg rebels.
Why it matters
The killing of the defence minister and the coordinated attacks highlight ongoing security challenges in Mali and the broader region.
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reutersMali defence minister killed in al Qaeda‑linked attack near Bamako, RFI reportsaljazeeraMali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed amid coordinated attacksfrance24New fighting erupts in northern Mali's Kidal as army clashes with Tuareg rebelswashingtonpostMilitants launch coordinated attacks across Mali