Dozens of Vehicles Burnt as Mali Jihadists Enforce Blockade Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, minibuses, and trucks, have been set ablaze near Bamako, the capital city, in what appears to be a deliberate effort by Jama'at Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), a jihadist group affiliated with al Qaeda, to suffocate Mali's economy.
The blockade, imposed by JNIM last year, has had a devastating impact on the country's economy, which is heavily reliant on imported fuel.
Despite some fuel trucks reaching Bamako under military escort, the blockade has crippled Mali's economy and threatened the legitimacy of its military leaders.