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JNIM Releases Footage of Militia Post Takeover Near Kingui, Mali
Mopti Region, February 4, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) released videos showing the takeover of a pro-government militia post near the town of Kingui.
Several militiamen were killed, and the post is now under JNIM control.
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