Armed Groups Attack Military Facilities in Bamako and Other Cities

Armed groups launched attacks on military installations in Bamako, the capital of Mali, and other cities across the West African nation. The Malian military reported that it is fighting against what it described as "terrorist groups" following the coordinated assault on government security facilities. The attacks represent a significant escalation in Mali's ongoing security crisis, as the country continues to struggle with jihadist insurgencies and political instability that have plagued the region for over a decade.