Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM claims a deadly Mali army camp attack and releases video of captured soldiers

The militant group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), which is linked to Al-Qaeda, has claimed responsibility for an attack on an army camp in central Mali that occurred earlier this month. The group asserts that more than 100 Malian soldiers were killed during the operation.

In addition to the claim of casualties, the organization released video footage showing dozens of Malian soldiers who were reportedly captured during the combat. The incident represents a significant escalation in the ongoing security challenges facing the region.