United Nations, United States: United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday condemned "acts of violence" in Mali after rebels claimed attacks against the army across the junta-ruled Sahel state.
"The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by reports of attacks in several locations across Mali," his spokesman said in a statement.
"The Secretary-General calls for coordinated international support to address the evolving threat of violent extremism and terrorism in the Sahel and to meet urgent humanitarian needs," spokesman Stephane Dujarric added.
Guterres "strongly condemns these acts of violence, expresses solidarity with the Malian people and stresses the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure," the statement added.
He called for "robust security coordination and collaboration across the region."
