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What to know about the conflict in Mali and the world’s most terrorized region
Mali faces its most severe security crisis as al-Qaida-linked JNIM rebels and separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) collaborate, increasing attacks against military forces. This partnership has led to a 35% rise in fatalities from militant attacks in the first seven months of 2026 compared to 2024.
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