Jihadist groups in Mali are calling for the overthrow of the ruling military junta, claiming they have begun blockading the capital, Bamako, and seizing additional territory as part of a widening insurgency. The coalition known as JNIM and its allies say they are expanding their control on the ground, while Niger says it is carrying out counterstrikes in coordination with Mali and Burkina Faso. Peter O’Brien has more.
Mali jihadists vow to blockade capital
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Sat 23:15 - Le Monde
In Mali, jihadists shake up the junta by carrying out an unprecedented attack
Sun 12:49 - Le Monde
In Mali, Tuareg rebels announce an agreement with the Russians for their withdrawal from Kidal
Mon 17:06 - La Libre (BE)
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Wed 03:15 - Le Monde
In Mali, jihadists and separatists increase pressure on the junta: “From today, we are blocking Bamako”
Wed 10:01 - La Libre (BE)
The head of the Malian junta has been very discreet since Saturday's rebel offensive
Fri 03:56 - Le Figaro
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Fri 09:43 - France 24
Mali jihadists vow to blockade capital