Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade
Mali is a landlocked country and depends heavily on fuel transported from neighbouring countries.
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Brig Gen Famouké Camara was appointed to head a special operation to counter the fuel blockade in Mali.
Leader of the military regime in Mali following a coup.
Defence Minister of Mali who was killed during a recent attack.
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Mali is a landlocked country and depends heavily on fuel transported from neighbouring countries.
On May 19, 2026, dozens of transport vehicles and personnel were set ablaze in Siby, approximately 30 km from Bamako, as JNIM continues its blockade of the Malian capital.
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