Mali Faces Growing Threats from Jihadists and Separatists
Tensions rise as soldiers in Mali are accused of collaborating with militants amid a jihadist insurgency
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- Mali's military is struggling to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency
- Some military personnel have been arrested on suspicion of collaborating with militants
The stakes
- The instability in Mali could have wider implications for regional security in West Africa
- The collaboration between soldiers and militants undermines the trust in the military's ability to protect the populace
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- Mali has been grappling with armed conflicts involving jihadist groups for years
- The Tuareg separatists have a long history of seeking greater autonomy in northern Mali
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Original report Mali in crisis: Jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists threaten Bamako
Publisher: France 24 Africa · Published May 2, 6:44 pm · france24.com
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As Mali’s military struggles to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency, a number of its own soldiers have been arrested, accused of collaborating with Al-Qaeda-linked militants in coordi…
What happened
- Mali's military is struggling to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency
- Some military personnel have been arrested on suspicion of collaborating with militants
- The situation in Bamako is deteriorating as jihadist fighters and separatists gain ground
Why this matters
- The instability in Mali could have wider implications for regional security in West Africa
- The collaboration between soldiers and militants undermines the trust in the military's ability to protect the populace
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