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Security - 15 February 2026

JNIM Ambushes Malian Army Patrol in Mopti

By Sarah Ndaya3 min readFrançais

Mopti, February 12, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claimed responsibility for an ambush against a Malian army patrol near the town of Hombori, in the Mopti region, on the evening of Thursday, February 12, 2026. The attack underscores the continued security challenges in central Mali and the persistent threat posed by armed groups in the region.

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