Crisis in Mali: Are missing migrants in the Sahel being forcibly recruited by jihadist groups?

Author: Boubacar SeyePublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Mali
PoliticsCrime & Law
Crisis in Mali: Are missing migrants in the Sahel being forcibly recruited by jihadist groups?

Missing migrants between Mali and Niger raise concerns about their possible forced recruitment by jihadist groups. Families of these young individuals, often without news, report stories of interceptions, abductions, and violence. The line between migration and conflict blurs in these lawless areas, where criminal networks thrive.

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