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Security - 4 December 2025

Mali: November 26, 2025 - Vandalism and Looting in Northern Communities

By Amina Kabasele2 min readFrançais

On 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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