Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali including the capital Bamako
On Saturday morning, gunmen attacked multiple locations across Mali including the capital Bamako, the military base town of Kati, and northern cities Kidal and Gao in what authorities described as a coordinated assault. The al-Qaida-linked group JNIM later claimed responsibility jointly with the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front. Mali's army initially said it was engaged in repelling attackers and later stated the situation was under control.
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This event sits in the top 10% of divergence this week. 9 outlets covered it, splitting into 8 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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