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Intense Air Strikes Reported In Northern Mali

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The military government of Niger announced that a joint force comprising Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali is conducting intense airstrikes in Mali. At least 20 people were killed during two days of fighting. Militants have seized control of the northern town of Kidal and attacked two central regions. Coordinated attacks by jihadist groups and Tuareg fighters from the FLA destabilized the Malian state over the weekend. The Nigerien government stated the operation began just hours after the groups seized these locations. The report also noted rising fertilizer prices affecting food security and social stability. Malian leader General Assimi Goïta had previously praised support from Niger, Burkina Faso, and Russia, though a joint operation had not been explicitly announced until now.

The military government of Niger announced that a joint force comprising Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali is conducting intense airstrikes in Mali. At least 20 people were killed during two days of fighting. Militants have seized control of the northern town of Kidal and attacked two central regions. Coordinated attacks by jihadist groups and Tuareg fighters from the FLA destabilized the Malian state over the weekend. The Nigerien government stated the operation began just hours after the groups seized these locations. The report also noted rising fertilizer prices affecting food security and social stability. Malian leader General Assimi Goïta had previously praised support from Niger, Burkina Faso, and Russia, though a joint operation had not been explicitly announced until now. Malian leader General Assimi Goïta had previously praised support from Russia and the two Sahelian neighbors, but did not initially confirm the joint operation. The specific nature of the coordination between Bamako and its neighbors remains unclear according to reports. The military government warned that countries could face interruptions to fertilizer supplies as a result of the conflict. Jihadists continue to enforce a blockade of Mali's capital, Bamako, raising concerns regarding a possible humanitarian crisis. The attacks follow a series of coordinated strikes in cities including Bamako, the capital, as well as Kati, Mopti, and Gao.

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WBUR Boston

“Niger's military government says a joint force of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali has been carrying out intense airstrikes in Mali and territory, following attacks by Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists.”

WBUR Boston

“in Mali and territory, following attacks by Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists.”

France Culture

“la force unifiée anti-jihadiste, rassemblant le Niger, le Burkina Faso et le Mali, a annoncé cette nuit à avoir mené des frappes dans le nord du pays.”

WBUR Boston

“Niger said the operation started just hours after the groups captured several key strategic areas.”

BBC World Service

“Niger's military government says a joint force of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali has been carrying out intense airstrikes in Mali and territory, following attacks by Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists.”

BBC World Service

“Niger said the operation started just hours after the groups captured several key strategic areas.”

BBC World Service

“Niger's military government says a joint force of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali has been carrying out intense airstrikes in Mali and territory”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“Niger's military government says a joint force of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali has been carrying out intense airstrikes in Mali and territory, following attacks by Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“Niger said the operation started just hours after the groups captured several key strategic areas.”

WBUR Boston

“Niger's military government says a joint force of Niger, Bikina Faso and Mali, has has been carrying out intense airstrikes in Marley and territory following attacks by his”

WBUR Boston

“carrying out intense airstrikes in Marley and territory following attacks by his”

BBC WS backup

“been carrying out intense airstrikes in Marley and territory following attacks by”

WBUR Boston

“Niger's military government says a joint force of Niger, Bikina Faso and Mali, has has been carrying out intense airstrikes in Marley and territory”

BBC World Service

“a joint force of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali has been carrying out intense airstrikes in Mali and territory following attacks by Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists.”

WNYC 93.9 FM

“Mali has been carrying out intense airstrikes in Mali and territory following attacks by Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists. A statement following a cabinet meeting in Niger's capital, Niame, said the operation began hours after the groups launched coordinated attacks over the weekend.”

WNYC 93.9 FM

“Niger's government says a joint military force, including Burkina Faso and Mali, has been carrying out intense airstrikes in Mali following attacks by Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists.”

KQED FM

“Niger's military government says a joint force of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali has been carrying out intense airstrikes in Mali and territory.”

RTS La 1ere

“les forces unifiées, anti-jihadistes, du Niger, du Birkin-Afaço et du Mali, assurés avoir mené hier soir d'un temps ce campagne aérienne dans le nord du Mali.”

RFI Monde

“de Duenza et Bonnie au centrestre du pays ont fait l'objet d'attent... de l'Azawad, cependant jusqu'hier tard dans la soirée, ces attaques n'ont pas été revendiquées.”

France Culture

“la force unifiée anti-djihadiste, rassemblant le Niger, le Burkina Faso et le Mali, a annoncé cette nuit avoir mené des frappes dans le nord du pays.”

BBC World Service

“A joint force of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali has been carrying out intense airstrikes in Mali and territory. It follows attacks by Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists.”

BBC World Service

“Niger's military government has a joint force of Niger, Bikinofaso and Mali has been carrying out intense air strikes in Mali and territory following attacks by Islamist militants and twilight separatists.”

KQED FM

“Niger's military government has a joint force of Niger, Bikinofaso and Mali has been carrying out intense air strikes in Mali and territory following attacks by Islamist militants and twilight separatists.”

RFI Afrique

“une délégation malienne, s'apprête à se rendre à Moscou, objectif en renouer la confiance et accélérer l'arrivée au Mali de nouveaux matériels militaires.”

KQED FM

“Niger's military government has a joint force of Niger, Bikinofaso and Mali has been carrying out intense air strikes in Mali in territory following attacks by Islamist militants and twilight separatists.”

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