💨 Abstract

On May 12, 2025, an armed group attacked an artisanal gold mining site in southern Mali, killing three people and kidnapping two Chinese nationals. The attack, suspected to be carried out by the JNIM group linked to al-Qaida, is the first since a military coup in 2020. Mali, a significant gold producer, has seen increased instability and extremist activity, with concerns that unregulated mining profits may fuel further violence.

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