The Mauritanian army reveals the truth about the incursion of Malian forces into its territory.
Malian forces have infiltrated Mauritanian territory.
The Mauritanian army issued a statement on Sunday regarding reports of Malian army patrols entering Mauritanian territory.
The Mauritanian army stated that these areas, according to the officially approved maps, are located within Malian territory and at the aforementioned distances from the border with Mauritania.
Field visits
The Mauritanian army stated that what took place consisted of field visits that included the following villages:
– Lebessia: It is located 6 kilometers from the border.
– Kat’a Al-Dafou’: It is located 7 kilometers away.
– Ahl Ibrahim: It is located 10 kilometers away.
– Fosat: It is located 8 kilometers away.
He stated that these field visits are not new, but have been carried out in previous periods, calling on publishers and media outlets to be accurate and responsible, and to avoid exaggeration or publishing inaccurate information that would cause confusion and fear without justification.
He affirmed that he is closely monitoring the situation on the border and maintaining full vigilance to protect the country's borders. He added that in the event of any actual violations, the relevant authorities will immediately inform the public.
