Mali’s forces target rebel alliance in junta’s fight to keep power

Army supported by Russian mercenaries launches airstrikes after offensive by coalition of Islamist extremists and Tuareg separatists Reporting via The Guardian. WOR continues to monitor the Sahel conflict for further developments and severity changes.

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