West Africa: Mali - Guterres Calls for International Solutions to Curb Spread of Violent Extremism in the Sahel

Clashes continue in Mali, a day after coordinated attacks against government forces by extremists and separatist rebels. The military government, led by President Assimi Goïta, launched a counter-offensive, killing hundreds of insurgents. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over the violence and called for the protection of civilians.