Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Militants Attack Two Army Bases In Mali Killing 40 With Another 60 Missing

DW: Mali: Dozens killed and missing in attack on army camps

At least 40 people have been killed and 60 more are missing following an attack by extremists on two military camps in Mali, the country's government said. An al-Qaida-linked group is accused of being behind it.

The Mali government said on Tuesday that al-Qaida-affiliated groups attacked military bases in central Mali. At least 40 people have been killed in the attacks, with another 60 people missing. The government reported that 25 soldiers and 15 extremists were killed in the fighting.

The attacks took place at similar times at the military bases in Boulikessi and Mondoro on Monday.

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WNU Editor: It looks like this was a massacre.

More News On Yesterday's Militant Attack In Mali

Extremists launch deadly attack on army camps in central Mali -- France 24
Dozens of troops killed, scores missing after raids on Mali bases -- Al Jazeera
At least 25 killed in Mali militant attack -- BBC
Mali reels after jihadist raids on military camps -- AFP
25 Malian soldiers killed in attack on two military camps -- CNN

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