"Camara was a central figure in the military government that seized power after back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021. His death is a major blow to the country's armed forces."
"Attackers carried out a suicide car bomb assault on Camara's residence in Kati, a heavily fortified military town about 15km northwest of the capital, Bamako."
"Gunmen also attacked several locations across Mali, including Bamako, as well as Gao and Kidal in the north, and the central city of Sevare."
"Interim President Assimi Goita has come under pressure since the offensive, with analysts saying the authorities appeared to have been caught off guard by the latest wave of violence."
General Sadio Camara, Mali's Defence Minister, was killed during simultaneous attacks on military sites by al-Qaeda affiliates and Tuareg rebels. His residence in Kati was targeted in a suicide car bomb assault. Camara was a key figure in the military government following coups in 2020 and 2021. The attacks also affected other locations, including Bamako, Gao, and Kidal. Interim President Assimi Goita was moved to safety during the assault and remains in command. The violence has raised concerns about the government's preparedness.
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