Trump administration weighs military options in Mali, officials say
Potential strikes could mark the eighth country the U.S. has targeted under President Trump, potentially focusing on an al-Qaeda-linked group.
AHMED ABUBAKAR BATURE
The Trump administration is considering military action in Mali, according to officials familiar with the discussions.
If carried out, military action in Mali would be the eighth country that Donald Trump has attacked during his term. Some sources refer to it as the 'eighth war,' while others say it would be the eighth country he has attacked.
The potential campaign may target al-Qaeda-linked JNIM in Mali, according to one source. Another source did not specify a target.
There are disagreements within the White House about the potential strikes, one source reported, though another source did not mention any disagreement.
Mali has ties to Russia, according to one source; another source did not mention such ties.
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