Islamic State Attacks in Mali's Ménaka

Recent attacks by the Islamic State in Mali’s Ménaka region, near the Nigerian border, have been revealed. Jihadists launched two attacks on March 26th and 27th, targeting Malian forces and Russian mercenaries. The region is entirely controlled by the Islamic State, with only the city of Ménaka currently secured by Malian forces and their partners.

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