In Mali, Bamako blockade triggers first destruction

The blockade imposed on Bamako is causing destruction: trucks and buses were set on fire Wednesday, May 6 in Mali's capital.

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This escalation reflects political tensions and trade restrictions imposed on the region.

The economic and social consequences of the blockade are accelerating in the following days.

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