I'm on pins and needles... Simultaneous attacks ignite the north and center, opening a new chapter of conflict.

Written by Omnia Hassan

Mali entered a new phase of security escalation early Saturday following a series of simultaneous attacks targeting military sites in the north and center of the country. This development reflects the widening scope of confrontations between the army and armed groups, and raises concerns about a wave of violence that could reshape the security landscape in the Sahel region.  African.

Attacks from multiple fronts at the same time

The Malian army announced that its military positions in Aguelhok, Anfiew, Gao, and Sefari were subjected to simultaneous attacks, without revealing the extent of losses or the perpetrators. However, the simultaneity of the operations in more than one region indicates extensive field coordination, increasing pressure on government forces during one of the most sensitive security periods.

Meanwhile, local sources reported that clashes are still ongoing inside the town of Anfif, located about 100 kilometers from the city of Kidal, amid continuous attempts to control the town.

The Azawad Liberation Front announces the start of the operation.

For its part, the Azawad Liberation Front announced the launch of an operation to control Anfani, with its spokesperson, Mohamed Mouloud Ramadhan, confirming that the operation has already begun, pointing to the fall of a number of Malian army positions and Russian African Legion elements during the attack, in statements reflecting the escalation of confrontation between the two sides.

Gao under attack and escalation beyond the north

Concurrently with the Anéfis battles, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims launched an attack on the city of Gao, the largest city in northern Mali. This move confirms that the escalation is no longer confined to one region but has extended to more than one front simultaneously, placing the Malian authorities before increasing security challenges.

The repercussions of the Battle of Kidal are ongoing.

These developments come weeks after the Azawad Liberation Front took control of the city of Kidal following fierce battles that ended in late April, in one of the most significant blows the Malian army has suffered in recent years.

Observers believe.