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Security - 28 February 2026

Attack on Pro-Government Militia Headquarters Leaves Four Dead

By Sarah Ndaya3 min readFrançais

Mopti, February 16, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims reported that four members of pro-government militias were killed during an attack on their headquarters in Bangoungou, Mopti region, on Monday, February 16, 2026. According to the group, the assailants seized several weapons and other military equipment during the operation before withdrawing from the site. Officials described the incident as a significant escalation in local violence, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the Mopti region.

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