Islamist insurgents target Mali government backers
2015; Emerald Publishing Limited; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1108/oxan-db206838
ISSN2633-304X
Tópico(s)African Studies and Geopolitics
ResumoSignificance This follows several other smaller-scale incidents against Bamako this year. However, it is the largest terrorist attack ever in the capital city and an alarming escalation for President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita's fragile government. Impacts Al-Murabitun may be carrying out more audacious attacks to advance al-Qaida's branding against that of Islamic State group. Al-Murabitun can expect moderate success, given the benefits of operating in a region with weak state security forces. An attack against stable states such as Algeria or Morocco would increase the group's notoriety.
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