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Al-Qaeda linked group claims Mali attack

UGC: Gunfire and smoke at Mali army depot during 'suicide' attack

UGC: Gunfire and smoke at Mali army depot during 'suicide' attack
UGC: Gunfire and smoke at Mali army depot during 'suicide' attack

An Al-Qaeda affiliate claimed a deadly suicide attack in a strategic garrison town near the Malian capital, according to jihadist monitor SITE which authenticated a statement from the group. 

The Support Group for Islam and Muslims (GSIM) is the main jihadist alliance in the Sahel and is linked to Al-Qaeda.

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