{"id":99622,"date":"2026-04-26T16:51:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T16:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/26\/mali-guterres-calls-for-international-solution-to-stop-the-spread-of-violent-extremism-in-the-sahel-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T16:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T16:52:53","slug":"mali-guterres-calls-for-international-solution-to-stop-the-spread-of-violent-extremism-in-the-sahel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/04\/26\/mali-guterres-calls-for-international-solution-to-stop-the-spread-of-violent-extremism-in-the-sahel-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Mali: Guterres calls for international solution to stop the spread of violent extremism in the Sahel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Gunfire and explosions were reported Saturday in the capital Bamako and at a large military base outside the capital, as well as in Gao and central areas, with gunfire continuing in the northern city of Kidal.<\/p>\n

Attacks by Tuareg rebels trying to establish a separate ethnic state were concentrated in northern areas, while armed groups linked to al Qaeda and ISIL targeted cities across the country.<\/p>\n

The country has been battling extremist violence for more than 14 years. The UN mission was deployed in 2013 after a quickly suppressed uprising and subsequent failed coup by separatist rebels trying to take over the north.<\/p>\n

Mali’s current military government \u2013 \u200b\u200bwhich has been in power since two coups in early 2020 \u2013 reportedly said on Saturday evening that it had launched a successful counter-offensive, killing hundreds of rebels.<\/p>\n

Military ruler President Assimi Goita came to power in 2021 promising to restore security against the growing control of armed groups in the north and central regions. <\/p>\n

It remains in control of military forces but Al Jazeera was reporting on Sunday that Defense Minister General Sadio Camara was killed during Saturday’s coordinated attacks.<\/p>\n

Guterres ‘deeply concerned’ <\/strong><\/h2>\n

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in a statement<\/a> released Saturday night that it was “deeply concerned” over attacks across Mali.<\/p>\n

“He strongly condemns these acts of violence, expresses solidarity with the Malian people and stresses the need to protect civilians<\/strong> and civil infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n

security council<\/a>-mandatory UN peacekeeping missions, Minusma<\/a>Fully retired in 2023 after being asked to leave by the military government, citing worsening security situation in the country. <\/p>\n

In 2022, French military and EU training missions were also ordered by the leadership in Bamako, which has maintained support of Russian mercenaries in its stabilization efforts.<\/p>\n

‘Our sympathies are with all the citizens’<\/strong><\/h2>\n

UN humanitarian operations continue in Mali, coordinated under a needs and response plan, which aims to assist approximately 3.8 million of the more than five million people in need.<\/p>\n

The top United Nations official in Mali who coordinates the organization’s work inside the country, hana hamdi-singer<\/a>Said in a social media post on Sunday: \u201cOur thoughts are with all citizens affected, especially those who have already faced significant hardships<\/strong> And now face new challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the UN “remains steadfast in its commitment to support civilians in need and will continue to closely monitor developments.”<\/p>\n

Over the past few years, extremist groups \u2013 notably the al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM \u2013 have continued to encroach on territory in the wider Sahel region, targeting economic centers and trade routes as well as civilians.<\/p>\n

Need for ‘strong’ coordination<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In light of this weekend’s attacks in Mali, UN chief calls for more There is a need for “coordinated international support to combat the growing threat of violent extremism and terrorism in the Sahel” and better address urgent humanitarian needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“They reiterated their call for stronger security coordination and cooperation across the region,” the statement concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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