Multiple reports indicate that a terror attack is taking place in Mali at a resort that is popular with tourists and foreigners. There are at least two confirmed deaths at this point, according to the country’s security minister.
Reports: At least two killed in terror attack at resort area in #Mali popular with westerners. https://t.co/SVvzdX8DcV pic.twitter.com/GEztqMa8Ll
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 18, 2017
Deaths confirmed as gunmen attack luxury resort in Mali https://t.co/vGeQXJXvfp pic.twitter.com/FGKM6DXdOi
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 18, 2017
Holiday hotspot in Mali stormed by gunmen who have 'taken hostages in resort popular with Western tourists' pic.twitter.com/J17kjv25GH
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) June 18, 2017
To no surprise, jihadists are the suspected perpetrators.
Jihadists are suspected in a fatal assault on a luxury resort in Mali's capital https://t.co/vowLl5zt6C
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) June 18, 2017
#BREAKING: Suspected jihadists attack resort outside Mali's capital https://t.co/XpP4eMqqR5 pic.twitter.com/DoHDrRqRio
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 18, 2017
We will continue to monitor this story.