Security - 4 December 2025
Mali: November 26, 2025 - Vandalism and Looting in Northern Communities
Bamako, November 26, 2025 - Further attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in northern Mali:
Markets in Zouera and Razelma were vandalized, looted, and burned.
Tents, sheds, water towers, and pastures in Akambou and Ingargouze were vandalized, sabotaged, or burned.
These actions highlight the scorched-earth tactics used by armed forces, contributing to widespread material damage and worsening the humanitarian situation.
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