What next for Mali's junta after shock of rebel offensive?
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
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The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
Malian junta leader Assimi Goita met with Russian Ambassador Igor Gromyko following coordinated attacks by al-Qaida-linked militants and separatists, which Russia labeled a coup attempt.
Mali's junta faces challenges as Tuareg rebels, allied with jihadist group JNIM, seize control of Kidal, highlighting the unreliable nature of Russia's support for the junta.
Malian authorities announced the death of Defence Minister Gen. Sadio Camara following a broad assault by jihadis and rebels, marking a significant escalation in the junta's crisis.
After extremist attacks killed Mali's defense minister and hit several cities, the unrest now poses a serious challenge to the ruling junta, analysts say.
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