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| Mali: On September 20, military vehicles, including armored ones, were abandoned after an attack |
| 2026-09-22 |
Translated Text: 🚨 Mali 🇲🇱 | On the eve of the 66th anniversary of independence, Assimi Goïta's junta is holding a crisis meeting in response to the surge in attacks. Since September 10, JNIM has struck Dioura, Sévaré, Kona, Kasséla, Bla, and other positions. In Dioura, the toll now stands at least 150 Malian soldiers killed, according to multiple sources. In Kasséla, about 40 km from Bamako, a post was attacked on September 18. Near Diabali, on September 20, military vehicles, including armored ones, were abandoned after an attack. In Bla, a checkpoint was also targeted on September 19. This situation highlights the spread of violence across multiple regions of Mali, even as the country celebrates its independence tomorrow, September 22. For many localities in Mali and Azawad, however, this holiday will remain absent: dozens of areas have not seen any effective state presence for years. |
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