Mali's military-led government is facing an escalating security threat following one of its deadliest military losses in recent years. At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an ambush near the northern town of Anefis.
The assault has been claimed by both Tuareg separatists and Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists. This high-casualty attack marks the latest in a string of serious setbacks for the armed forces, as militants continue to target Malian personnel across the region.
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