Trump mulling military strikes on Mali militant group: Report
The Trump administration is reportedly considering military strikes in Mali against Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group. No decision has been announced, and senior US officials are said to disagree over whether action would be effective; any intervention could widen US military involvement in the Sahel. JNIM has strengthened its position in…
In short
- US officials are reportedly considering strikes against JNIM in Mali.
- No decision has been announced, amid internal disagreement.
- JNIM has intensified attacks across Mali and the wider Sahel.