RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has condemned in strongest term the terrorist and separatist attacks that hit Mali’s capital Bamako and other cities, which targeted military and civilian areas.
In statement, Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry also extended its condolences to affected families and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the government of Mali.
Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, in a separate statement also condemned the operations and expressed concerned these a threat to civilian lives and to peace and stability.
An Al-Qaeda-linked militant group said Saturday it had joined forces with rebels to launch what was one of the most complex attacks in years in the west African country.
The groups launched surprise dawn attacks around Bamako and other regions, and Tuareg rebels said they had seized the northern city of Kidal.
