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Security - 15 February 2026

JNIM Targets Malian Army Vehicle with Explosive in Timbuktu

By Jean-Marc Okito3 min readFrançais

Timbuktu, February 1, 2026 - The JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) claimed responsibility for an attack on a Malian army vehicle and the Russian Corps using an explosive device between Goundam and Diré in the Timbuktu region on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The incident underscores the continuing security threats and the prevalence of insurgent attacks in northern Mali.

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