Monitoring conflict in the region is generally difficult, but this blockade has generated a large volume of verifiable online material. Research by Sebastian Vandermeersch, visuals by @msramalho.bsky.social - it was great to work with you on this @bellingcat.com story.
Gyula Csák
Life in Bamako, the capital of Mali, has been brought to a standstill after a jihadist organisation launched a series of attacks on inbound fuel convoys. Bellingcat has verified six attacks since September, which together have damaged more than 130 fuel tankers. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
Attacks by a jihadist group on fuel convoys bound for Bamako, the capital of Mali, have destroyed more than 130 tankers since September, a Bellingcat investigation has found. The systematic attacks b...
