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Over 70 killed in attacks in Mali; Al-Qaeda linked JNIM claims responsibility

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Central Mali is reeling from a brutal wave of jihadist attacks, with at least 70 lives lost in recent days. The Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM has claimed responsibility for the coordinated assaults, which targeted villages that resisted their control. This escalating violence follows earlier deadly incidents and a prison raid, highlighting the persistent threat in the region.

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