A West African affiliate of al-Qaeda, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks on military positions across Mali, saying it seized control of at least three army bases.
The group announced the claim through its official communication channels on Saturday. However, the claims have not been independently verified.
The attacks reportedly targeted several military locations in northern and central Mali, where government forces have been battling armed extremist groups for years.
Mali's authorities have yet to release a full assessment of the attacks or confirm the reported loss of military positions.
The latest offensive highlights the continuing security challenges facing Mali despite ongoing military operations aimed at weakening insurgent groups linked to al-Qaeda and other extremist organizations.
The country has experienced a surge in militant violence in recent years, with armed groups carrying out frequent attacks on security forces and civilians across the Sahel region.

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