Mali faces rebel checkpoints near capital and loss of northern military stronghold

JNIM rebels and Tuareg separatists establish checkpoints around Bamako and capture a key military camp in northern Mali.

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The situation demonstrates weakening government control over Malian territory.

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Perte de contrôle territoriaux majeurs par l'État malien

Progression de groupes armés dans la capitale et ses alentours

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