Rebels and Islamists Launch Attacks Across Mali
Tuareg rebels and Islamist groups carried out joint attacks on several towns and cities in Mali. The attacks hit army bases and a prison.
Mali's army said it took back control after the attacks. These attacks came months after a similar wave that weakened Mali's military rulers.
Mali is governed by a military junta. The repeated attacks show the country remains unstable.
Klear Note — Mali is in West Africa and ruled by military leaders. Tuareg rebels and Islamist groups have fought there for years. These groups often attack together against the government.
Key Terms 3
- Tuareg rebels Armed fighters from the Tuareg people of northern Mali
- Islamists Armed groups who want strict Islamic law to govern the country
- Military junta A group of military officers who took power and now rule Mali