5 Indian Nationals Kidnapped in Mali: Embassy Working with Authorities Amid Rising Jihadist Threat

Nov 10, 2025 02:46 pm CST

Five Indian nationals working on electrification projects were kidnapped by armed men near Kobri in western Mali. The Indian Embassy in Bamako is coordinating with local authorities to secure their release as Mali faces escalating unrest and violence from Al-Qaeda-linked groups, particularly the JNIM which has imposed a fuel blockade and intensified attacks across the region.