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19 hours ago
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
JNIM insurgents kill dozens in Mali base and attack Timbuktu, say sources
An Al Qaeda-linked jihadist group active in West Africa's Sahel region has claimed an attack on a military base in Mali on Sunday that two sources said had killed more than 30 soldiers. In a separate attack on Monday, the group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), said it targeted a military airport and Russian mercenaries in the northern city of Timbuktu, where residents described taking cover from explosions and gunfire. More than 400 soldiers have reportedly been killed by insurgents since the start of May in bases and towns in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, an unstable region prone to coups. Sunday's attack in central Mali hit a military base in Boulkessi, near the border with Burkina Faso. The Malian army said in a statement it had been forced to pull back after dogged defence, but gave no casualty numbers. Two security sources said more than 30 soldiers had been killed.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jessica Alba, 44, looks half her age in a tiny floral bikini on ‘self care' pool day with friends after divorce
JESSICA Alba, 44, looked half her age in new photos, while posing in a tiny floral bikini on a 'self care' pool day with friends. Mum-of-three Jessica filed for divorce from ex-husband Cash Warren in February after 16 years of marriage. 7 7 7 7 The star could be seen lounging in a beige sun hat and floral bikini as she put up a peace sign and lapped up the sun. Jessica looked content while laying by her huge swimming pool. In another snap, the mum-of-three lay in her pool and rested her head on her chin while smiling for a photo. She was also seen chilling out with a friend poolside, and in another snap she held a face mask up beside her face. The Never Been Kissed star also enjoyed some time inside a sauna, and rocked a leopard print swimsuit to show off her impressive physique in another snap. She penned: 'Channeling chill - breathwork - friendship and selfcare,' and shared a series of inspirational quotes in her June photo dump. The newly-single actress was recently spotted looking loved-up as she took a stroll through Regents Park with a mystery guy. Exclusive footage shows the Hollywood star grabbing his hands and pulling him closer on Sunday (May 19). An onlooker told The Sun: 'They looked very intimate. They were hugging and holding hands as they walked through the park together. 'They rented out some deck chairs and they were sitting on them kissing. 'It looked very much like a new relationship.' The Sin City star sparked rumours of a romance with stand-up comedian Alex Edelman after she was seen leaving the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party with him in March. The funny man's tuxedo could be seen draped over her shoulders as they walked out of the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts. But a source told E! News that they are not an item. They said: 'They are not dating. They met walking to their cars at the end of the night and he offered her his jacket because she was freezing before they went their separate ways.' A second source said Edelman is simply a 'friend of a friend'. A representative for Jessica had no comment when contacted by The Sun. 7 7 7
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Insurgents kill dozens in Mali base and attack Timbuktu, sources say
BAMAKO - An Al Qaeda-linked rebel group active in West Africa's Sahel region has claimed an attack on a military base in Mali on Sunday that two sources said had killed more than 30 soldiers. More than 400 soldiers have reportedly been killed by insurgents since the start of May in bases and towns in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, an unstable region prone to coups. In a separate attack on Monday, the jihadist group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), said in a statement that it had assaulted a military airport and Russian mercenaries in the northern city of Timbuktu. A toll was not immediately available, but heavy gunfire and shelling could be heard in most parts of the city, according to a Reuters witness and local residents. "It all started with gunfire similar to shelling followed by automatic weapons fire," one resident said. "There was panic, people are locked in their homes, we don't know what's going on." JNIM said on Sunday that it had seized a military base in Boulkessi in central Mali, near the border with Burkina Faso. The Malian army said it had been forced to pull back after dogged defence, but gave no casualty numbers. Two security sources said more than 30 soldiers had been killed. A municipal source at Mondoro, near the base, said there were many dead. Videos shared online showed dozens of insurgents overrunning the base. One showed militants stepping on the bodies of soldiers who had fallen between sandbags. Reuters could not immediately authenticate the videos. WIDENING INSECURITY JNIM has claimed a host of recent attacks in the region. On May 24, it said it had assaulted a base in Dioura, central Mali, killing 40 soldiers. Last Friday, it said it had seized a base in Sirakorola in southwestern Mali, although the army said it had repelled the attack. It did not provide a toll for that incident either. In neighbouring Burkina Faso, JNIM claimed attacks on military positions and the town of Djibo in mid-May in which it said it had killed 200 soldiers. And in Niger, more than 100 soldiers were killed in two attacks in the Tahoua region on May 24 and the Dosso region on May 26, security sources said. Neither Burkina Faso nor Niger has published a death toll. All three countries are ruled by juntas that seized power between 2020 and 2023, citing the inability of civilian governments to stamp out jihadist insurgencies. All have cut ties with Western nations and turned to Russia for military support, but are still struggling to contain violence that has displaced millions. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Insurgents overrun Mali base, killing dozens of soldiers, sources say
BAMAKO (Reuters) -An Al Qaeda-linked rebel group active in West Africa's Sahel region has claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Mali on Sunday that two sources said had killed more than 30 soldiers. More than 400 soldiers have reportedly been killed by insurgents since the start of May in bases and towns in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, an unstable region prone to coups. The jihadist group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), said in a statement on Sunday that it had seized the base in Boulkessi in central Mali, near the border with Burkina Faso. The Malian army said it had been forced to pull back. "Many men fought, some until their last breath, to defend the Malian nation," its statement said, without giving any casualty numbers. A spokesperson did not respond to a question about the toll, but two security sources said more than 30 soldiers had been killed. A municipal source at Mondoro, near the base, said the insurgents "cleared the camp" and that there were many dead. Videos shared online showed dozens of insurgents overrunning the base. One showed militants stepping on the bodies of soldiers who had fallen between sandbags. Reuters could not immediately authenticate the videos. WIDENING INSECURITY JNIM has claimed responsibility for a host of recent attacks in the region. On May 24, it said it had attacked a base in Dioura, central Mali, killing 40 soldiers. Last Friday, it said it had seized a base in Sirakorola in southwestern Mali, although the army said it had repelled the attack. It did not provide a toll for that incident either. In neighbouring Burkina Faso, JNIM claimed attacks on military positions and the town of Djibo in mid-May in which it said it had killed 200 soldiers. And in Niger, more than 100 soldiers were killed in two attacks in the Tahoua region on May 24 and the Dosso region on May 26, security sources said. Neither Burkina Faso nor Niger has published an official death toll. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are all ruled by juntas that seized power between 2020 and 2023, citing the inability of civilian governments to stamp out jihadist insurgencies. All have cut ties with Western nations and turned to Russia for military support, but are still struggling to contain violence that has displaced millions.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Insurgents overrun Mali base, killing dozens of soldiers, sources say
BAMAKO - An Al Qaeda-linked rebel group active in West Africa's Sahel region has claimed responsibility for an attack on a military base in Mali on Sunday that two sources said had killed more than 30 soldiers. More than 400 soldiers have reportedly been killed by insurgents since the start of May in bases and towns in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, an unstable region prone to coups. The jihadist group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), said in a statement on Sunday that it had seized the base in Boulkessi in central Mali, near the border with Burkina Faso. The Malian army said it had been forced to pull back. "Many men fought, some until their last breath, to defend the Malian nation," its statement said, without giving any casualty numbers. A spokesperson did not respond to a question about the toll, but two security sources said more than 30 soldiers had been killed. A municipal source at Mondoro, near the base, said the insurgents "cleared the camp" and that there were many dead. Videos shared online showed dozens of insurgents overrunning the base. One showed militants stepping on the bodies of soldiers who had fallen between sandbags. Reuters could not immediately authenticate the videos. WIDENING INSECURITY JNIM has claimed responsibility for a host of recent attacks in the region. On May 24, it said it had attacked a base in Dioura, central Mali, killing 40 soldiers. Last Friday, it said it had seized a base in Sirakorola in southwestern Mali, although the army said it had repelled the attack. It did not provide a toll for that incident either. In neighbouring Burkina Faso, JNIM claimed attacks on military positions and the town of Djibo in mid-May in which it said it had killed 200 soldiers. And in Niger, more than 100 soldiers were killed in two attacks in the Tahoua region on May 24 and the Dosso region on May 26, security sources said. Neither Burkina Faso nor Niger has published an official death toll. Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are all ruled by juntas that seized power between 2020 and 2023, citing the inability of civilian governments to stamp out jihadist insurgencies. All have cut ties with Western nations and turned to Russia for military support, but are still struggling to contain violence that has displaced millions. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
