While they were concentrating their efforts against the rebels in small towns in the desert, JNIM was getting stronger around Bamako. They thought it would be a good idea to take back the north and feed propaganda. It backfired
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Since inviting Russian mercenaries into Mali in 2021, the country’s ruling junta has focused its attention on subduing northern Tuareg rebels. Analysts believe the decision has let terror groups Jama’...