BAMAKO, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The Malian army has destroyed a training camp located 20 km north of Markala in the Segou region, the general staff of the Armed Forces said on Friday.
According to a statement, airstrikes carried out on Wednesday destroyed a training camp, killing around 50 individuals who were undergoing training.
Security sources said they were believed to be members of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, which is highly active in the area.
A large quantity of military equipment, including improvised explosive devices, was found at the site, the general staff said.
The army said it had "successfully dealt with" a column of vehicles and motorcyclists spotted about 45 km southeast of Kidal on Thursday. The group was allegedly involved in planting improvised explosive devices and operating drones. Around 10 vehicles and several motorcycles were destroyed, and several individuals, including some leaders, were killed.
The general staff said the operations to track down and destroy armed groups are ongoing. ■