Al-Qaeda-linked fighters seize the town of Tessalit and establish checkpoints around Bamako, Mali's capital. The reported military movements mark a significant escalation in the regional security situation.
Al-Qaeda-linked rebels have reportedly established checkpoints surrounding Bamako and captured the northern town of Tessalit in Mali.
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