Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence, the government said on Sunday, a high-profile fatality during coordinated assaults staged the previous day by insurgents including the West Africa al Qaeda affiliate.
Mali defence minister killed as jihadis and rebels launch major assault
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Sat 16:44 - Financial Times
Co-ordinated attacks threaten Mali’s Russian-backed regime
Sun 10:50 - Al Jazeera English
Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed amid coordinated attacks
Sun 13:42 - Al Jazeera English
Mali defence minister killed after coordinated attacks
Sun 14:09 - France 24
Malian Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed by rebels
Mon 04:24 - Euronews
Mali's junta in crisis as rebels seize towns and military bases after killing defence chief
Mon 05:14 - Sky News (UK)
Mali defence minister killed during major assault by insurgents
Mon 09:53 - France 24
Mali defence minister killed as jihadis and rebels launch major assault