Mali junta offers $3.5M reward for Sahel al-Qaeda leader
Mali's military government has placed a $3.5 million bounty on Iyad Ag Ghaly, the leader of the Sahel branch of al-Qaeda. The junta is also offering rewards for other extremist and separatist leaders.
Why it matters
This move underscores the escalating conflict between the Malian junta and various militant groups operating in the Sahel region.
Mali's military government is offering $3.5 million for information leading to the arrest or killing of Iyad Ag Ghaly. The junta is also offering smaller rewards for other suspects, including Tuareg separatists.
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