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JNIM Targets Malian Army Vehicle with IED Near Aourou
Kayes, February 25, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it attacked a Malian army vehicle using an improvised explosive device (IED) near the town of Aourou, Kayes region, on Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026. The incident underscores the continued use of IEDs by armed groups in the region, highlighting persistent security threats to Malian military operations in Kayes.
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