Mali, Russia and Wagner
Wagner Mercenaries' Bodies Recovered Amid Conflicting Claims in Mali
The Wagner mercenary group claims it has recovered its fighters' bodies after a July 2024 battle with Tuareg rebels and Islamists in Mali, but the rebels deny this, illustrating the complex and dangerous situation in the Sahara region with various armed groups involved.
Russia's Wagner Recovers Bodies of Mercenaries Killed in Mali
Russia's Wagner mercenary group said that its fighters had recovered the bodies of its mercenaries killed in a July battle with Tuareg rebels and Islamists during a desert sandstorm in Mali. Mali, where military authorities seized power in coups in 2020 and 2021,
Dead Wagner Group mercenaries repatriated from Mali to Russia
The bodies of Wagner Group mercenaries who were killed during fighting in Mali this summer have been returned to Russia, according to a report by the state-run TASS news agency. The fighters reportedly suffered heavy losses in a two-day battle against Tuareg rebels near the Algerian border in July,
Bodies of Wagner Fighters Killed in Mali Repatriated to Russia
The bodies of Wagner Group mercenaries killed in fighting in Mali this summer have been returned to Russia, the state-run TASS news agency reported Wednesday, citing a Russian officers’ organization.
Russia's Wagner recovers bodies of fighters lost in Mali clash
Russia's Wagner mercenary group announced that it had recovered the bodies of its fighters killed during a fierce July battle against Tuareg rebels and Islamist militants in Mali. ・Wagner mercenary group has recovered bodies of fighters killed in Mali battle.
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The 17 September Jihadist Attack in Bamako: Has Mali’s Security Strategy Failed?
On 17 September, jihadists launched an unprecedented assault on two highly sensitive sites in Bamako, the Malian capital. In ...
Al Bawaba News15d
Militant attack kills dozens in Bamako, Mali
ALBAWABA - A jihadist attack in the Malian capital on Tuesday reportedly killed dozens of people, sparking new concerns about ...
Cleveland Jewish News15d
Jihadists in Mali give Christians an ultimatum: ‘Support us, convert to Islam or leave’
Since their insurgency began, they have killed civilians as well as soldiers, government officials and U.N. peacekeeping forces.
Business Brief: Canadian miners face mounting pressure in Mali
Barrick’s mining operations are in a peaceful region in the west of Mali, near the Senegal border, far from the main targets ...
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Mali: reflecting on the West African nation’s history, legacy and future as it celebrates 64 years of independence
Mali declared its independence from France but like many of its West African neighbors, continues to face security challenges ...
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger juntas investigate French journalist for jihadist analysis
Prosecutors in junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have launched investigations against French journalist and researcher ...
The Express Tribune20d
Al-Qaeda affiliate attack in Mali's capital claims at least 70 lives
Since the conflict in Mali erupted, violence has spread to neighbours in the Sahel region and reached the north of coastal ...
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Russia, Burkina Faso discuss military cooperation as Wagner mercenaries killed in Mali
In June, Russia said it was sending additional military supplies and instructors to Burkina Faso to help the West African ...
Burkina Faso's Junta Suspends VOA Over Insurgency Comments
DAKAR (Reuters) - Burkina Faso's junta has suspended U.S.-funded broadcaster Voice of America for three months over comments about a jihadist insurgency in West Africa's Sahel region, and temporarily ...
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Burkina Faso Clamps Down on International Media over Insurgency Coverage
Burkina Faso's military junta suspended Voice of America for three months, accusing it of demoralizing troops amid a jihadist ...
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Burkina Faso and Nigeria bearing the brunt of terrorism
In the study of insurgency and the disaster it leaves in its wake, few countries in recent years have suffered as much as ...