### [2026-05-9](/feed/2026/05/9/index.md)

##### Mali War
# Sources say that 70 people were killed in a new wave of attacks in central Mali the previous day. Al-Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin claims responsibility. 




### Sources:

1. [Daily Beiruit](https://dailybeirut.com/en/world/mali-militant-attacks-death-toll-surpasses-70/)
2. [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/over-70-killed-in-attacks-in-mali-al-qaeda-linked-jnim-claims-responsibility/amp_articleshow/130985336.cms)

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