Militants Tighten Grip: Fuel Blockade in Mali Escalates Tensions
An al-Qaida-affiliated group in Mali imposed a fuel blockade, attacking tankers from Ivory Coast to strengthen its control over the economy. The insurgency, part of a larger regional conflict, is expected to worsen economic hardships and challenge government and military responses in the Sahel.
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In a bold move to exert its influence on Mali's economy, an armed group linked to al-Qaida torched fuel tankers over the weekend, intensifying its campaign against fuel imports from neighboring nations.
The attack occurred in Mali's Sikasso region, allegedly targeting trucks arriving from Ivory Coast. This latest development was confirmed by a regional security source, who verified the authenticity of circulating videos depicting the incident.
The fuel blockade, declared last week by Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), threatens to exacerbate economic challenges for the landlocked country, further destabilizing the Sahel as experts warn of broader regional impacts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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