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Mali Army Convoy Ambushed, Scores of Soldiers Killed or Captured
An ambush on a Malian army convoy near Anefis on July 18 resulted in the deaths of at least 50 soldiers, with dozens more taken prisoner. The attack, which occurred following weeks of fighting for control of the area, was claimed by Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups, including the regional al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM and the separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). The Malian military confirmed the ambush and stated a counterattack was underway. The convoy was reportedly a joint operation involving the Malian army and Russia's Africa Corps.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 0 · Right 1 n = 2
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Right (1): The Pioneer
- International (4): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, France 24, Reuters