The Mali army announced that it arrested the leader of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, Mahamad Ould Erkehile "alias Abu Rakia," along with another figure, Abu Hash, known for coordinating severe atrocities against civilians.
Mali's military stated that the operation led to the death of several fighters and the recovery of materials for creating improvised explosive devices, emphasizing the ongoing threat from insurgent groups.
Investigations indicated that Abu Hash was actively involved with terrorist leaders previously neutralized, underscoring the continuous challenge faced by Mali's security forces in combatting extremism.
Since armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State began attacking in 2012, communities in central and northern Mali experience increasing violence and instability, impacting civilian life and governance.
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