More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters

On Tuesday, Bamako was struck by an unprecedented attack resulting in an estimated 77 fatalities and around 200 injuries, overwhelming local hospitals, a diplomat reported.

The armed group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility for the attack, highlighting its objectives to eliminate Western influence and promote its extremist agenda.

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