Stories from Ségou · Mali

Hundreds of vehicles are currently blocked due to a jihadist blockade in Mali. The blockade is affecting the city of Ségou, located approximately three hours from the capital. This follows a similar incident at the end of last year where jihadists prevented fuel convoys from circulating on Malian roads. The blockade is described as a method to pressure authorities and impact the national economy. Jihadist groups have implemented these road blockades, a tactic previously used at the end of last year to prevent fuel convoys from moving.