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Mali Military Junta Dissolves Political Parties

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The Malian government is pursuing an agreement with the United States to allow Washington to resume aerial and vehicular intelligence gathering within Malian airspace. The strikes targeted several cities including Bamako, Kati, Gao, and Mopti. Coordinated attacks by jihadist groups and Tuareg fighters from the FLA destabilized the Malian state over the weekend. Airstrikes have occurred in Mali territory following attacks by Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists. The groups involved are the Azawad Liberation Front, a Tuareg separatist organization, and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, a jihadist alliance linked to Al-Qaeda. Armed forces launched coordinated military attacks across various parts of Mali, including the outskirts of Bamako. Natural sources report at least 20 people were killed during two days of fighting.

The Malian government is pursuing an agreement with the United States to allow Washington to resume aerial and vehicular intelligence gathering within Malian airspace. The strikes targeted several cities including Bamako, Kati, Gao, and Mopti. Coordinated attacks by jihadist groups and Tuareg fighters from the FLA destabilized the Malian state over the weekend. Airstrikes have occurred in Mali territory following attacks by Islamist militants and Tuareg separatists. The groups involved are the Azawad Liberation Front, a Tuareg separatist organization, and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, a jihadist alliance linked to Al-Qaeda. Armed forces launched coordinated military attacks across various parts of Mali, including the outskirts of Bamako. Natural sources report at least 20 people were killed during two days of fighting. Militants have reportedly seized control of the northern towns of Kidal and Taoudenni, as well as two areas in the central region. A military prosecutor opened an investigation on Friday following attacks that occurred on April 25. The investigation is examining evidence of complicity among certain military personnel regarding the planning, coordination, and execution of those attacks. Authorities are also investigating the alleged involvement of political actors, including exiled opposition figure and former deputy Omar Mariko. Mariko is also a former presidential candidate.

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Sources · 7 independent

BBC Arabic

“Mali witnessed a military coup led by General Assimi Goïta, which has seen the withdrawal of French and United Nations forces.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“The army in Mali said the situation has come under control following attacks launched by an armed group in the capital Bamako and other cities across the country.”

Al Araby Radio

“the Malian government, which has relied on Russian military contractors for security support, has simultaneously sought to strengthen relations with the United States”

Radio Radicale

“hanno annunciato di aver preso il controllo dal strato agica città del nord. Snim... ha appunto in oltre spiegato in un comunicato di aver attaccato il quartiere generale del presidente Assimigoita”

CRI News Radio

“The Malian Armed Forces General Staff stated that unidentified armed terrorist organizations attempted to launch attacks in some cities of the country on that morning, but the military has currently controlled the situation.”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“Значит, чтобы вы понимали, в Мали была попытка вооруженного государственного переворота. Это не про атаку джихадистов, это не про какую-то вылазку, это не про террористический акт, это полномасштабная попытка вооруженного переворота.”

RTHK Radio 1 Cantonese

“你不是縮起肩膀 比較容易對外界反應會快 所以很自然我們人體結構 心情緊張的時候 身體自然的肌肉都會在搬 因為他以為要去打仗 作戰狀態 心跳會快 因為他隨時讓你逃跑 為什麼會這樣呢 因為這是我們幾千年人類的進化 好”

BBC World Service

“very important. Is it also being seen that way in the States?”

France Inter

“la cacher. C'est un devoir. pour la cacher. C'est un de vous.”

RTHK Radio 3 HK

“on his mind Somewhere along the street, he's so happy about me”

RTHK Radio 1 Hong Kong

“人體的結構就是 亦都好科學化 你們有看過MMA格鬥比賽、太拳比賽 打架或者打仗的那一刻 你個人不是縮起肩膀 兩隻手就伸高 亂埋身 這是一個人很自然防衛的動作 因為這個動作比較讓我們容易 法力比較容易對於一些外界的反應會快 所以很自然我們 人體的結構就是”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“это не про террористический акт, это полномасштабная попытка вооруженного переворота. ... в Мали была попытка вооруженного государственного переворота.”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“это полномасштабная попытка вооруженного переворота. а В нее входили повстанцы Туареки из фронта освобождения Азовата, а также джихадисты из филиала Фалькаида, Игила”

Radio Zvezda

“Всего четыре крупных города, али в том числе столица Бакамако, были атакованы в ходе попытки вооруженного госпереворота.”

Vesti FM

“атаковали сразу три города, в том числе столицу Бомако, и пытались захватить президентский дворец. В результате взрыва машина с взрухлаткой погиб Министр обороны Мале.”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“численность группировок молистских боевиков при попытке госпереворота составил около 12 тысяч человек. ... В ходе боев они потеряли более 2,5 тысяч бойцов, а также более 100 единиц автомобильной техники.”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“И существует часть этих несчастных 12 тысяч человек... Это люди, которые пришли за 100-200 долларов быть боевиками.”

WBUR Boston

“Today, we're hearing that flights to and from the north are being suspended. The military leader hasn't been seen or heard of for days.”

WBUR Boston

“the army became impatient and staged a fresh coup triggered by military frustration with the fact that despite the French military presence, the jihadists were still staging regular attacks”

ABC NewsRadio AU

“They ended the military partnership with France which therefore pulled out it. still staging regular attacks and there were heavy casualties.”

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