Afghanistan, April 26 -- Coordinated militant attacks strike multiple cities in Mali, including Bamako, as security forces move to contain violence.
A militant group linked to Al Qaeda carried out coordinated attacks across several cities in Mali, including the capital Bamako, authorities said.
Officials said the assaults on Saturday were launched by Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin, with reports of gunfire and explosions near military bases and around Bamako's international airport.
The Malian army said it had brought the situation under control, while Associated Press described the incidents as among the largest coordinated attacks in recent years.
Authorities confirmed at least 16 people were wounded, but have not released an offic...