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Mali Army Says 80 Fighters Killed After Earlier Al-Qaeda Linked Attacks
- Mali's armed forces killed 80 fighters in response to coordinated attacks on military posts across seven towns on July 1, 2025, according to a video statement released by the military.
- The attacks targeted locations including Diboli, Kayes, and Niono, with shellfire confirmed by residents and a local politician.
- Souleymane Dembele, the army's spokesperson, stated that the enemy suffered significant losses in every location where they engaged with the security and defense forces.
- Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin , an Al-Qaeda affiliate, claimed responsibility for the attacks, asserting control over military positions.
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Yesterday, terrorists launched attacks in several places at the same time, mainly on military targets.
In Mali, more is known about the seven attacks carried out on Tuesday 1 July by the Jnim, a group linked to al-Qaeda, in the Kayes and Ségou regions. Seven localities were simultaneously targeted along the borders of Senegal and Mauritania, including the great city of Kayes, or those of Nioro of the Sahel and Niono. A new coordinated attack on which the jihadists have spread new demands. Further clarifications have also been communicated by the …
Africa: Mali army says at least 80 militants killed after Jihadists attacked military posts
Malian army on Tuesday said that it "neutralised" more than 80 militants after Jihadist fighters launched coordinated attacks on military posts in several towns across Mali, marking the third major offensive against the army in the past month
Mali's armed forces say they killed 80 militants after series of attacks on military posts
Mali’s armed forces say they have killed 80 al Qaeda-linked militants following a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts in central and western parts of the country.
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