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Séno Province, December 7, 2025 - Intense fighting erupted on December 7 between JNIM (Al-Qaeda) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) in Bangataka, a locality in the commune of Gorgadji, Séno Province. Reports indicate heavy losses on both sides, though precise casualty numbers have not yet been confirmed. Local authorities and security forces are monitoring the area closely as tensions remain high in this volatile region.
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