Questions remain over security in Mali day after ‘ambitious’ insurgent attack:
The attack came on the 64th anniversary of the founding of Mali’s gendarmerie.
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Key FactsAl Qaeda-Linked Jihadists Threaten Mali’s Capital
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- Ongoing assaults have led to fuel shortages, school closures, and heightened insecurity in the capital.
- JNIM applies economic pressure and gains local support to undermine the junta’s authority and deepen Sahel instability.
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