Disturbing videos circulating on social media show armed men in militia uniforms, aligned with Burkina Faso’s military government, standing over the bodies of 58 individuals, including women and children
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The conflict has heightened fears that internal political rivalries are undermining efforts to combat al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab militants
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At least seven Russian mercenaries were killed in an attack in central Mali claimed by an Al Qaeda affiliate.
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The officers were attacked by unidentified armed men while riding their motorbikes in the Karimama district
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Videos reportedly filmed by the militants and circulated on social media show dozens of bodies, mostly in civilian attire, lying in trenches
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The attack on Saturday occurred near the Algeria border, coinciding with ongoing clashes involving Tuareg rebels in Tinzaouaten
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An Al Qaeda-linked group has claimed responsibility for the assault on an army barracks.
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Several videos shared online by the insurgents show intense gunfire around the army base, a display of dozens of weapons and ammunition
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The confrontation, which unfolded over the weekend, pitted the Dir and Marihan clans against each other
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