Mali's military leader made his first public appearance on Tuesday, following a series of unprecedented, large-scale attacks that destabilized the ruling junta over the weekend.
During the appearance, the junta chief visited wounded personnel and held a meeting with the ambassador of Russia, a key ally for the current administration.
The attacks, which occurred over the weekend, were characterized by their scale and impact on the country's security landscape.
Jihadists and Tuareg separatists remain positioned in the northern regions of the Sahelian nation.
According to reports from France 24, these insurgent groups continue to hold positions in the north following the coordinated strikes.
While the military leader has returned to the public eye, the security situation in the country remains volatile.
Russia has described the current security situation in Mali as "difficult."
