Mali: More than 30 dead in two jihadist attacks claimed by JNIM

Two towns in central Mali were hit Wednesday by deadly attacks by the JNIM group, causing the deaths of at least 30 people.

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At least 30 people were killed Wednesday in two attacks in central Mali. The raids targeted two separate towns in this region already plagued by chronic insecurity. The jihadist group JNIM, linked to Al-Qaeda, quickly claimed responsibility for these deadly operations, which are part of a series of attacks against civilians and local authorities.

A region under jihadist pressure

This new violence reflects a marked deterioration in security in the center of the country. The area is regularly targeted by armed terrorist groups that exploit weaknesses in the military apparatus and the difficulty Malian forces have in controlling this vast territory. The inhabitants of these regions live under the constant threat of reprisals and armed incursions.

JNIM has been escalating its operations in the Sahel for several months. This jihadist group seeks to expand its territorial control and destabilize the existing authorities. Wednesday's attacks serve as a reminder of the persistent terrorist threat in Mali, despite the efforts of security forces to regain control of disputed areas.