Mali jihadist attack sees dozens of vehicles burnt as Bamako blockade continues

Jihadist fighters have set fire to dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers and minibuses, on roads leading to Bamako, escalating a blockade of the city. The group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), affiliated with al-Qaeda, imposed a fuel blockade on Bamako last year, which has worsened following recent attacks. Although no casualties have been reported, the fuel crisis resulting from this blockade threatens Mali's economy and the legitimacy of the military leaders in power.