Islamic State operations in the Sahel threaten continental stability, targeting Malian cities and government structures.
20 reports, 5 independent
Updated Jul 5
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What happened
Islamic State operations in the Sahel threaten continental stability, targeting Malian cities and government structures.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Jihadists seized Kidal, while regional analysts discuss state control challenges in the Sahel.1 source
- Accusations of destabilization in Mali.Sub-event
Governance failure in Bamako and the Sahel is exacerbated by instability following Libya's collapse.1 source
Moroccan authorities intensify counterterrorism operations against extremist organizations in the Sahel.1 source
Islamic State operations in Mali are threatening stability across the Sahel region.1 source
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The entities involved
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Africa
continent
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Islamic State
Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group
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