Islamist insurgents target Mali government backers
The Bamako attack represents new and audacious tactics from regional militant Islamist groups
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- Al-Murabitun
- Domestic context
- Rebel groups
- French enemy
- Security responses
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_350.jpg "A Malian police officer stands guard in front of the Radisson hotel in Bamako, Mali (Reuters/Joe Penney)")