Search begins for people behind assault in downtown Bamako claimed by al-Mourabitounes extremist groupMalian security forces were hunting more than three suspects after jihadis attacked a luxury hotel in the capital,killing 20 people plus two assailants, an army commander has said.
Malians awoke to a state of emergency after Fridays assault in downtown Bamako that was claimed by an extremist group formed by notorious Algerian militant Moktar Belmoktar. The statement from al-Mourabitounes (the Sentinels) group was carried by al-Jazeera and said the assault was carried out with al-Qaida’s Sahara emirate”. Related: Mali hotel attack – in pictures Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com