(FILES) An aerial image shows a general view of Gao, in Mali, on November 26, 2019. Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks on July 4, 2026, striking multiple towns and a prison, according to the army, residents and security sources.
The attacks were reported in Gao, Anefis and Sevare as well as a prison in Kenieroba. The fighting, that started around 4:00 am (0400 GMT), came more than two months after the same groups staged attacks against the ruling junta in which the country’s defence minister was killed. (Photo by Souleymane AG ANARA / AFP)
Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison, according to the army, residents and security sources.
The fighting, which started around 5:00 am (0500 GMT), came more than two months after the same groups staged attacks against the ruling junta in which the country’s defence minister was killed.
The attacks were reported in Gao, Anefis, Aguelhok and Sevare, as well as a prison in Kenieroba.
