Mopti, Mali - JNIM Seizes Pro-Government Militia Headquarters in Séguél

Mopti, December 26, 2025 On the evening of Friday, December 26, 2025, JNIM militants announced that they had taken control of a headquarters belonging to pro-government militias affiliated with the Malian army in the town of Séguél, located in the Mopti region. This operation reflects JNIM’s ongoing campaign to weaken local military and militia positions, consolidating control in strategic areas of central Mali. Local authorities have not yet released statements regarding the incident, while security forces are reportedly reassessing their deployments in the area.

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Mopti, December 26, 2025 On the evening of Friday, December 26, 2025, JNIM militants announced that they had taken control of a headquarters belonging to pro-government militias affiliated with the Malian army in the town of Séguél, located in the Mopti region. This operation reflects JNIM’s ongoing campaign to weaken local military and militia positions, consolidating control in strategic areas of central Mali. Local authorities have not yet released statements regarding the incident, while security forces are reportedly reassessing their deployments in the area.