Mali’s capital, Bamako, was targeted in a series of coordinated attacks on Tuesday morning, with the Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM claiming responsibility. The assaults focused on a gendarmerie training school in the Faladie district and a military airport. While the Malian army stated it had successfully repelled the infiltrators and restored order, the incident represents a significant security breach in a city that has generally remained insulated from the country’s ongoing conflict. Authorities reported several casualties and urged residents to remain calm as security operations continue.
- Gunfire and explosions were reported early Tuesday at a military police training center and a military airbase in Bamako.
- The Al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM claimed responsibility for the operations, stating they targeted sensitive military sites.
- The Malian military confirmed it had neutralized a group of insurgents who attempted to infiltrate the Faladie gendarmerie school.
- Security cordons were established around the affected areas, and the international airport was briefly closed to traffic during the operations.
- The attack marks a rare and significant strike on the capital, which has seen fewer incidents than the northern and central regions of the country.
- The Ministry of Security and Civil Protection reported that mop-up operations were underway following the containment of the attackers.
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