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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 2h

army should join the ranks of the FAMa.”
In that case, its residents will not be specifically targeted.
“Before you try to follow their example (of supporting the Dozo), look into the situation in #BurkinaFaso.

Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 2h

#Mali
Also, Al Bambari said that a minister has received Dozos with the aim of creating Dozo militias in the southern areas.
He warns the villagers: any village that hosts Dozos will be a legitimate target and no one in that village will be spared.
“Any village that wants to defend the

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 2h

“Do not travel together with soldiers.”
In other words, refuse any military escort.
As long as you are not protected by the army, you are free to move on the condition that you stop when asked to stop.

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 2h

#Mali
In new #Jnım statement on new channel, Al Bambari said:
“You are free to move, but if militants stop you during your journey, stop and allow them to check you.
If you have nothing to hide (that is, if you are not a soldier or anything similar), there will be no problem.”

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 1d

Weekly Sub-Saharan #Africa Security Situation and Key Developments (October 3-10)

Accessible via the link 👇

open.substack.com/pub/hasretka...

#Somalia 🇸🇴
Democratic Republic of Congo #Drc 🇨🇩
#Mozambique 🇲🇿
#Mali 🇲🇱
#BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫
#Niger 🇳🇪

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 1d

Weekly Sub-Saharan #Africa Security Situation and Key Developments (October 3-10)

Accessible via the link 👇

open.substack.com/pub/hasretka...

#Somalia 🇸🇴
Democratic Republic of Congo #Drc 🇨🇩
#Mozambique 🇲🇿
#Mali 🇲🇱
#BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫
#Niger 🇳🇪

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 1d

Haftalık Sahra Altı #Afrika Güvenlik Durumu ve Önemli Gelişmeler (3-10 Ekim)

Linkten ulaşılabilir 👇

open.substack.com/pub/hasretka...

#Somali 🇸🇴
Demokratik Kongo Cumhuriyeti #Drc 🇨🇩
#Mozambik 🇲🇿
#Mali 🇲🇱
#BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫
#Nijer 🇳🇪

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 3d

#Mali
Officials say a convoy of more than 300 tankers has arrived in Bamako under heavy security.
When the convoy arrived in Bamako, people took to the roads to welcome it.

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 3d

#Mali
Video from ambush between Dioumara and Diema. Seen that 6 fuel tankers are burned by #Jnım.

Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 4d

#Mali
#Jnım claims to have targeted the Army vehicle with an IED between Dioumara and Torodo

Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 4d

#Mali
#Jnım claims to have ambushed an Army convoy between Dioumara and Diema.

Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 4d

#Somalia
The National Intelligence announced that, following intelligence about Al-Shabaab preparing an attack, an operation was conducted in coordination with international partners in Basra, Lower Shabelle killing seven terrorists including leaders.

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 5d

#Mali
Reportedly a convoy was attacked by #Jnım in Kolondieba, Ivory Coast border, and the attack is ongoing.

Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 5d

#BurkinaFaso
Reportedly, BIR9 shot down #Jnım's drone.

Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 5d

#Mali
#Jnım claims to have taken control of a military position in Koutiala, Sikasso.

Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 5d

#Mali
#Jnım claims to have targeted the Army-Africa Corps vehicle with an IED east of Niafunke

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 8d

Weekly Sub-Saharan #Africa Security Situation and Key Developments (September 26- October 3)

Accessible via the link 👇

open.substack.com/pub/hasretka...

#Somalia 🇸🇴
Democratic Republic of Congo #Drc 🇨🇩
#Mali 🇲🇱
#BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫
#Niger 🇳🇪

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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 7d

Excellent July 2025 Sahel report by @p-vanostaeyen.bsky.social @brantphilip.bsky.social & @hasretkargin.bsky.social
www.counterextremism.com/blog/sahel-m...

Sahel Monitoring July 2025

This is the third installment in a new series analysing the threat environment in the Sahel based on the propaganda output by Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), the Islamic State–West Afric...

www.counterextremism.com

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 8d

Weekly Sub-Saharan #Africa Security Situation and Key Developments (September 26- October 3)

Accessible via the link 👇

open.substack.com/pub/hasretka...

#Somalia 🇸🇴
Democratic Republic of Congo #Drc 🇨🇩
#Mali 🇲🇱
#BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫
#Niger 🇳🇪

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 8d

Haftalık Sahra Altı #Afrika Güvenlik Durumu ve Önemli Gelişmeler ( 26 Eylül - 3 Ekim)

Linkten ulaşılabilir 👇

open.substack.com/pub/hasretka...

#Somali🇸🇴
Demokratik Kongo Cumhuriyeti #Drc 🇨🇩
#Mali 🇲🇱
#BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫
#Nijer 🇳🇪

Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 11d

#Mali
As fuel shortages drive prices up, the government is targeting stations that raise prices. As of today, it is shutting down several fuel stations for not complying with the price cap. Also reportedly, power outages have begun in some areas.

Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 13d

#Mali
#Jnım released photos from one of its camps, without specifying the location or camp name.

Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 14d

#Niger
#Jnım claims to have taken control of an Army gate in Assamaka border of Algeria. There was no attack in this area for a long time.

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 15d

Weekly Sub-Saharan #Africa Security Situation and Key Developments (September 19-26)

Accessible via the link 👇

open.substack.com/pub/hasretka...

#Somalia 🇸🇴
Democratic Republic of Congo #Drc 🇨🇩
#Mali 🇲🇱
#BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫
#Niger 🇳🇪

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Hasret Kargın @hasretkargin.bsky.social · 15d

Weekly Sub-Saharan #Africa Security Situation and Key Developments (September 19-26)

Accessible via the link 👇

open.substack.com/pub/hasretka...

#Somalia 🇸🇴
Democratic Republic of Congo #Drc 🇨🇩
#Mali 🇲🇱
#BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫
#Niger 🇳🇪

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