Mali military base attacked
Mali鈥檚 ruling junta says its forces have repelled an attack on a military base outside Bamako, carried out by an al Qaeda-linked group.
Mali鈥檚 ruling junta says its forces have repelled an attack on a military base outside Bamako, carried out by an al Qaeda-linked group. It is rare for jihadist groups active in Mali to attack targets near the country鈥檚 capital.
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(Photo: A crowd outside the Kati base following the attack; Credit: Getty Images)
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