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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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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