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Colonel Assimi Goita Assures Nation After Militant Attacks

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The Malian government released several photos to address rumors regarding the status of leader Colonel Assimi Goita. Colonel Assimi Goita issued a video message addressing the public in Mali regarding ongoing security struggles. Goita called on Malians to show confidence in the armed forces and security forces engaged in a struggle against terrorism. Colonel Assimi Goita appeared on state television late Tuesday to address the nation. The appearance follows a noticeable absence from public view. Goita's office released photos of the leader in military fatigues wearing a mask that covers most of his face. The released images show him sitting with Russia's ambassador to Mali. Senior analyst Beverly Oicheng of Control Risks Consultancy in Dakar, Senegal, provided commentary on the event. Russian paramilitary forces are reportedly providing extra help to the government.

The Malian government released several photos to address rumors regarding the status of leader Colonel Assimi Goita. Colonel Assimi Goita issued a video message addressing the public in Mali regarding ongoing security struggles. Goita called on Malians to show confidence in the armed forces and security forces engaged in a struggle against terrorism. Colonel Assimi Goita appeared on state television late Tuesday to address the nation. The appearance follows a noticeable absence from public view. Goita's office released photos of the leader in military fatigues wearing a mask that covers most of his face. The released images show him sitting with Russia's ambassador to Mali. Senior analyst Beverly Oicheng of Control Risks Consultancy in Dakar, Senegal, provided commentary on the event. Russian paramilitary forces are reportedly providing extra help to the government. The appearance comes days after insurgents attempted to seize power from Mali's military junta. Goita called on the population to support the government in its battle against rebels. The specific location of the attacks was not specified in the report.

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Sources · 7 independent

ABC NewsRadio AU

“Today the government has tried, it seems, to quell one rumour over what might have happened to its leader, Colonel Assimi Goita. Today his office put out a bunch of photos apparently featuring him.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“It was quite surprising when they issued that series and the second series of him actually at the hospital visiting victims from the attacks that took place this weekend.”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“this photograph of the colonel sitting with the Russian ambassador where the colonel has got half of his, well, more than half of his face covered with this enormous white mask”

ICI Radio-Canada

“dans ces affrontements qui ont eu lieu dans les derniers jours, le ministre de la Défense a été tué... Assimi Goita... a pas encore été vu depuis le week-end.”

BBC WS backup

“the man himself, after a lengthy absence from public appearances, spoke on state TV. He described the situation as extremely serious, but he said it was also under control after those attacks.”

France Info

“le chef de la jante au pouvoir au Mali qui s'exprime ce soir. Trois jours après les attaques sans précédent”

France Info

“Trois jours après les attaques sans précédent menées par des gros... aux armées contre des positions stratégiques de l'agente. Asim Igohita assure que la situation est maîtrisée, mais qu'elle est d'une extrait.”

BBC World Service

“he said it was also under control after those attacks and he called on Marlians to support his government in his battle against the rebels.”

Al Araby Radio

“هجمات متعددة الجبهات والجهالها رئيس الوزراء عبداللمايغة اتهامات بتلقي تمويلات من جهات”

BBC WS backup

“And he He called on Marlians to support his government.”

BBC World Service

“appeared on state TV. He assured the nation that the situation was”

BBC WS backup

“Earlier, Colonel Goita's office released some photos, including”

BBC World Service

“Goita's office released some photos, including one of him in military fatigues.”

BBC Radio 4

“Late on Tuesday, Colonel Assimi Goita appeared on state TV. He assured the nation that Goita's office released some photos, including one of him in military fatigues with a mask covering most of his face while sitting with Russia's ambassador to Mali.”

BBC World Service

“Goita's office released some photos, including one of him in military fatigues. one courtroom but under control out of the attacks which saw the militants make some significant with a mask covering most of his face while sitting with Russia's ambassador to Mali.”

BBC WS backup

“Colonel Goita's office released some photos, including”

BBC WS backup

“Colonel Goita's office released some photos, including the death of the Defence Minister, that silence was a cause of concern around where the country was heading”

BBC Radio 4

“days after insurgents tried to seize power from Mali's military junta, the country's leader has finally appeared in public for the first time after a noticeable absence.”

BBC World Service

“Late on Tuesday, Colonel Asi... Jimmy Goita appeared on state TV. He assured the nation that the situation was under control after the attacks which saw the militants make some significant gains.”

BBC Radio 4

“Colonel Assimi Goita appeared on state TV. He assured the nation. that the situation was under control after the attacks which saw the militants make some significant gains.”

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