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Sécurité - 15 février 2026

JNIM Ambushes Malian Army Vehicle in Sikasso

Par Sarah Ndaya3 min de lectureEnglish

Sikasso, February 6, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it targeted a Malian army vehicle with an improvised explosive device (IED) in an ambush between Welsibougou and Bougouni, in the Sikasso region, on Thursday morning, February 6, 2026. The attack highlights the persistent threat posed by armed extremist groups in southern Mali and the ongoing security challenges for Malian forces in the region.

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Sikasso, February 6, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it targeted a Malian army vehicle with an improvised explosive device (IED) in an ambush between Welsibougou and Bougouni, in the Sikasso region, on Thursday morning, February 6, 2026. The attack highlights the persistent threat posed by armed extremist groups in southern Mali and the ongoing security challenges for Malian forces in the region.

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