Mali Says Western Media Campaign to Denigrate Authorities, Support Terrorists Failed
Vice president says population took to streets to confront terrorists, demonstrating full support for transitional authorities
L'essentiel
- Mali's Transitional Council Defense Commission vice president Fousseynou Ouattara says Western media campaigns to denigrate Malian authorities and support terrorists have failed.
- The population in Bamako, Kati and other cities took to the streets to confront well-armed terrorists with bare hands, demonstrating full support for transitional authorities.
- According to the Russian Defense Ministry, on April 25, illegal armed groups attempted a coup d'etat in Mali, which was prevented by Africa Corps units.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Mali has been facing security challenges from terrorist groups in the Sahel region. Russia has increased its military presence in Africa through the Africa Corps, which has been operating in Mali. Western countries have expressed concerns about Russian influence in the region.
MOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. The Western media's information campaign to denigrate Malian authorities and support terrorists has failed, Vice President of the country's Transitional Council Defense Commission Fousseynou Ouattara told TASS. "These media smear campaigns were aimed at preparing international public opinion to present barbaric and cowardly terrorist attacks as acts of liberation <...>, but the reality on the ground has destroyed their plans," he said. Ouattara noted that the population took to the streets in Bamako, Kati, and other cities to confront well-armed terrorists with bare hands, demonstrating full support for the transitional authorities, driven not by "Stockholm syndrome" but by deep patriotism and love for their army. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, on April 25, illegal armed groups attempted a coup d'etat in Mali. Units of the Africa Corps prevented the coup from succeeding and averted mass civilian casualties. The militants in Mali lost over 2,500 fighters and 102 vehicles. The fighters were trained for the coup by Ukrainian and European mercenary instructors. Units of the Africa Corps continue to carry out their assigned tasks in Mali and remain on standby to repel militant attacks.
À surveiller
Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes
Mali will continue to cooperate with Russia and Africa Corps for security
Très probable · En quelques mois
Western countries will likely deny accusations and may issue statements
Probable · En quelques semaines
Further militant attacks or coup attempts may occur
Possible · En quelques mois
Questions ouvertes
- What specific evidence links Ukrainian and European instructors to training militants?
- What is the current security situation in Mali following the failed coup?
- How will Western countries respond to the accusations?
