The Al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin JNIM has claimed responsibility for a brutal attack on Malian security forces in the Ségou region, further exposing the deepening security crisis in the country.
The ambush, which occurred on February 19, 2025, targeted a military convoy near the villages of Farabougou and Goma. JNIM, in a statement released through its propaganda channels, claimed its fighters killed at least nine members of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and the local Donso militia. The group also boasted of capturing 27 motorcycles, a drone, a PICA armored pickup truck, an RPG launcher, six light firearms, and other military equipment, while destroying ten additional motorcycles.
This latest assault underscores the increasing capabilities of jihadist groups in Mali, where both JNIM and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) have intensified their operations, particularly in central and northern regions.
Since the 2020 military coup, Mali has struggled to curb insurgent advances, despite government claims of security improvements. Analysts warn that ongoing instability, combined with gaps in military resources, has left security forces vulnerable to highly coordinated attacks like the one in Ségou.
As counteroffensive operations continue, the ability of insurgents to exploit local grievances and evade security measures remains a critical challenge for Malian authorities and their regional partners.
Source: @ZagazOlaMakama
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