Mali's ruling junta experienced significant unrest after coordinated attacks from both separatists and jihadist groups. This struggle represents the most serious challenge to the central government since the 2012 rebel offensive.

Mali’s ruling junta was reeling on Monday after coordinated attacks by separatists and al Qaeda-linked jihadists sparked two days of fierce fighting across the country. It was the most serious challenge to Mali's central government since a 2012 rebel offensive was pushed back by the intervention of French forces.