💨 Abstract

In Mali, armed men linked to the al-Qaida-affiliated JNIM group attacked several military positions near the Senegal border, marking a worrying escalation of violence. The Malian army reported neutralizing 80 attackers, but details on military casualties are unknown. This attack raises concerns for border communities in Senegal, as the region had previously been stable. Mali has been battling insurgencies for over a decade, with recent coups leading to increased extremist activity and a deteriorating security situation.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff