Jihadists Attack Hotel in Central Mali

Islamic extremists attacked a hotel in central Mali near an army camp in Sevare on Friday, and several people are dead, said a resident.   It was the latest in a string of attacks this year by extremists - who three years ago controlled most of northern Mali - in central and southern parts of this African country.   Lt. Col. Diarran Kone, Mali Defense Ministry adviser, said that forces had surrounded Hotel Debo.   "There are people inside the hotel that we are...

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