The attack in Mali’s capital last week killed dozens of people and targeted military institutions. Qatar has issued a strong condemnation of the recent attack in Bamako, Mali, where

Since the conflict in Mali erupted, violence has spread to neighbours in the Sahel region and reached the north of coastal countries. Thousands have been killed and millions displaced in the region, and some fighters are allied with Al Qaeda or Islamic State.

Attacks Tuesday in Bamako were the first of their kind in years and dealt a forceful blow to the ruling junta, experts said