Mali Crisis Escalates: Rebels Set Up Checkpoints Near Capital, Seize Northern Town
Mali is facing escalating attacks from Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM and Tuareg separatists (FLA). Rebels have reportedly established checkpoints around the capital, Bamako, and seized the strategic northern town of Tessalit. These developments follow the killing of the defense minister, signaling deep instability under the military junta. The Malian military, backed by Russia, remains notably silent on the rebel advances.
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