Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed
Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
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Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.
Mali's junta leader, Assimi Goita, has assumed the role of defense minister following the death of Gen. Sadio Camara in coordinated militant attacks on April 25.
Assimi Goita, Mali's military leader, has taken on the role of defence minister after the death of Sadio Camara in large-scale attacks by rebel groups.
Mali's junta leader, Gen. Assimi Goita, has assumed the duties of defense minister after the incumbent was killed in coordinated attacks by separatist and jihadi forces.
Gen. Assimi Goïta has taken over as defence minister after the officer who previously held the post was killed in a wave of surprise attacks.
Gen. Assimi Goita will assume the additional role of defence minister following the death of the previous minister in large-scale attacks.
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