"Mali's defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed in an attack on his residence in the garrison town of Kati, where a suicide attacker drove a car laden with explosives into his home."
"The attackers used car bombs and armed drones in their assaults on Kati, Gao, Mopti, and Sevare, with heavy gunfire and explosions reported near Modibo Keita international airport."
"Videos emerged on social media of jihadists laughing and relaxing at the residence of the governor of Kidal, showcasing the audacity of the attackers amid the chaos."
Mali has experienced devastating attacks by jihadists and separatist rebels, leading to the deaths of the defence minister and military intelligence chief. The assaults were coordinated by al-Qaida-affiliated Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front. The attacks involved car bombs and armed drones, targeting military bases and towns, including Kati and Gao. The situation escalated with heavy gunfire and explosions, prompting the temporary closure of the main airport. The violence follows a history of coups and a breakdown of peace agreements in the region.
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