Mali security crisis
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.
5 Indian Nationals Kidnapped in Mali as Jihadist Violence Escalates Across West Africa
Nov 08, 2025 09:22 am CST
Five Indian nationals working on electrification projects were kidnapped by gunmen in western Mali, highlighting the growing security crisis in the region. Mali continues to struggle with increasing violence from Al-Qaeda and ISIS-linked groups, with kidnappings of foreigners becoming a common tactic amid political instability that has plagued the country since 2012.