Attackers target three military bases in Mali
Suspected jihadists have carried out simultaneous attacks on three military bases in central Mali.
There are reports of the army fighting back after an explosion and gunfire were heard at the Sévaré base in the Mopti region.
The UN military force in Mali was asked to assist the army.
The number of casualties is not yet clear.
Mali has been in turmoil since 2012 when jihadists seized large parts of the north of the country.
France led an international operation to take back the territory.
But it’s due to withdraw its soldiers over the next few months because of strained relations with the military leaders who carried out a coup a year ago.
By BBC
