Coordinated attacks in several regions of Mali and on a prison

The army, security sources, and residents were contacted by Agence France-Presse.

The fighting began at four in the morning (local time and GMT), according to sources who confirmed that it was continuing. The battles come after more than two months of widespread attacks carried out "Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims" loyal to Al-Qaeda, and the separatists in "Azawad Liberation Front" Late April.

She explained Sources The attacks target Gao, Al-Nafis and Sevare. A spokesman said "Azawad Liberation Front" He told Agence France-Presse that its forces entered Al-Nafis, adding "Several sites fell, but fighting continues inside the city".