Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Gunfire and explosions were reported in Mali's capital Bamako and surrounding areas, including Gao and the northern city of Kidal. Fighting continues in several regions amid coordinated assaults, some linked to Tuareg rebels and armed groups affiliated with Al Qaeda and ISIL, according to reports.
The military government, in power since coups in the early 2020s, stated it launched a counter-offensive that killed hundreds of insurgents. President Assimi Goïta, in office since 2021, remains in control of military forces despite reports that Defence Minister General Sadio Camara was killed during the attacks.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over the attacks, strongly condemned the violence, showed solidarity with the Malian people, and emphasized the importance of protecting civilians and infrastructure.
The UN peacekeeping mission MINUSMA fully withdrew from Mali in 2023 at the government's request, contributing to deteriorating security conditions. French forces and the European Union Training Mission also left Mali in 2022, while the government continues to work with Russian mercenaries in stabilization efforts.
Humanitarian operations coordinated by the UN persist in Mali under a plan targeting about 3.8 million people in need, out of more than five million nationwide. The UN's top official in Mali reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting civilians affected by the violence and monitoring developments closely.