Mali's transitional president: situation under control, cont

On the evening of April 28th, Mali's transitional president, Goita, made a televised speech saying that the current situation has been brought under control and the military will continue to carry out operations until the armed groups involved in the "4.25" attack are completely eliminated and security is restored nationwide.

 

On the same day, Goita visited the injured in the hospital and met with the Russian Ambassador to Mali. This is his first public appearance after the attack.

 

In his speech, Goita said that the attack that occurred on the 25th involved the capital Bamako, Kati, Mopti, Gao, and Kidal, and was a carefully planned and complex attack launched simultaneously in multiple locations. The Malian military responded quickly, thwarting the attackers' plot to create chaos in the relevant areas and eliminating a large number of attackers.

 

Goita stated that currently, the clearance, search and security operations are still ongoing until the armed groups involved in this attack are completely eliminated. Goita paid tribute to Defense and Veterans Affairs Minister Kamala, who was killed in the attack, calling his death a "significant loss for the country".

 

Goita said that this attack was not an isolated incident, but a large-scale destabilizing operation planned and implemented by terrorist armed groups and their internal and external support forces. He called on the public to remain vigilant and report clues in a timely manner through official channels. Goita also stated that Mali will continue to advance the national reconstruction process, safeguard national sovereignty, and has instructed the government to take necessary measures to rescue the wounded and provide assistance to the families of the victims.

 

On the 25th, coordinated attacks targeting military camps, airports, and other military targets occurred in multiple parts of Mali. A Malian extremist organization associated with Al Qaeda claimed to have launched the attack in collaboration with the separatist armed group Azawad Liberation Front.

 

Since 2012, the security situation in Mali has remained volatile, with frequent terrorist attacks, armed conflicts, and ethnic violence. In recent years, the Malian military has repeatedly stated that it will continue to combat terrorism and armed groups within its borders.

 

(Editor in charge: Ma Changyan)