How jihadists have brought a nation to a standstill with their fuel blockade
Summary
In Mali, a jihadist group called Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has been blocking fuel supplies by attacking fuel tankers, which has slowed down the entire country. This fuel blockade is affecting daily life, causing closures of schools, hospitals, and higher food prices. The situation has led to warnings from other countries for their citizens in Mali.Key Facts
- JNIM is a jihadist group linked to al-Qaeda.
- The group has been stopping fuel trucks from reaching Mali by attacking them.
- Mali has been dealing with the fuel blockade for more than two months.
- The blockade has caused schools and universities to shut down.
- Hospitals are facing power cuts due to diesel shortages.
- Daily life in the capital, Bamako, is disrupted with people unable to travel easily.
- Food prices have increased due to difficulties in transportation.
- The U.S. and France have advised their citizens to leave Mali or avoid traveling there.
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