Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali, driving Russian forces from northern stronghold
Tuareg and al-Qaeda-linked fighters launched large-scale coordinated attacks across multiple Malian cities including the capital Bamako on Saturday, killing Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara and seizing northern towns. Russian mercenary forces were reportedly forced to retreat from their base in Kidal after being overwhelmed. The Malian military government claims to have killed over 200 attackers and says the situation is under control with Russian air support.
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Too few outlets to map a left-right split. Here is each take as it stands.
“What role has Russia played in Mali's security and the Sahel region?”
“Major blow to Putin in Africa as Russian forces driven from Mali stronghold by separatists, jihadists”
“Russian forces defeated in Saharan stronghold after wave of attacks”