Mali junta battles 'terrorist groups' after surprise attacks
The Malian army said it engaged fighters it labeled "terrorist groups" after surprise attacks struck around the capital and other parts of the West African nation.
The army in junta-ruled Mali said on Saturday it battled what it called "terrorist groups" that launched surprise attacks around the capital, Bamako, and other parts of the West African nation. Authorities described the clashes as intense as forces sought to repel the assaults.