At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in rebel-jihadist attack

At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an attack on an army convoy leaving Anefis on July 18, according to Reuters and AP. The assault was claimed by Islamist groups and separatists, including the Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans and the Front de libération de l’Azawad. Local officials described the toll as "very grave," adding that at least 24 soldiers were taken captive. Franceinfo and Die Zeit also reported the attack, noting ongoing security crises in Mali involving jihadist and separatist groups.

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