Blockade tightens around Mali's Bamako as militants seal entry routes
TL;DR
Islamist militants have imposed a tightening blockade on Mali's capital Bamako, with several entry routes closed and residents stranded after JNIM warned that no one would be allowed in; the move follows the killing of Defence Minister Sadio Camara amid a northern offensive by jihadist and separatist groups, as Mali’s government faces mounting security challenges and external actors, including Russia’s Africa Corps, remain involved.
- 'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital BBC
- Islamic State-linked insurgents leave Mali town as army tries to reassert control Reuters
- Mali attacks: France urges citizens to leave and warns against travel BBC
- Mali Rebels Deal Major Blow to Junta and Russian Mercenaries The New York Times
- Mali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about? Al Jazeera
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