Masked Armed Groups Target Kidal in Mali
The United States Embassy has advised American citizens in Mali to shelter in place due to instability. The Malian military reported that unknown armed groups attacked multiple targets in the capital, Bamako, and the country's interior this week. No specific casualty figures or details on the attackers have been released by the military. Explosions and gunfire have been reported near Bamako. AFP video footage shows destroyed houses, scattered stones, and corrugated metal on the streets. Local residents report that a mosque has also been destroyed. Several terrorists were killed and equipment was destroyed during the operation. Authorities warned against sharing videos intended to incite general unrest. Video footage shows destroyed houses, debris, and militants on motorcycles and pickup trucks gathering near a military base. Cleanup efforts are currently ongoing in the area.
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