Conflict Research
@conflictwatch.bsky.social
Irish 🇮🇪 Remote Operations Security Advisor.
Based in Africa, monitoring conflict principally in North Africa & the Sahel Region.
https://www.instagram.com/conflict_watch68
Based in Africa, monitoring conflict principally in North Africa & the Sahel Region.
https://www.instagram.com/conflict_watch68
Map from @liamkarr.bsky.social @criticalthreats.bsky.social showing the extent of JNIM's stranglehold of southern Mali, blockading fuel supplies coming from neighboring countries.
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Map from @liamkarr.bsky.social @criticalthreats.bsky.social showing the extent of JNIM's stranglehold of southern Mali, blockading fuel supplies coming from neighboring countries.
Intense fighting continued on the 09.11 as IS-SP pushed towards Tigou & reports that JNIM fighters had been taken prisoner.
Video shows JNIM fighters being questioned on Islam by IS-SP
(Video Credit to @brantphilip.bsky.social)
Video shows JNIM fighters being questioned on Islam by IS-SP
(Video Credit to @brantphilip.bsky.social)
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Intense fighting continued on the 09.11 as IS-SP pushed towards Tigou & reports that JNIM fighters had been taken prisoner.
Video shows JNIM fighters being questioned on Islam by IS-SP
(Video Credit to @brantphilip.bsky.social)
Video shows JNIM fighters being questioned on Islam by IS-SP
(Video Credit to @brantphilip.bsky.social)
13.11 #BurkinaFaso
IS-SP has issued a statement confirming the capture of Tigou from their rival JNIM killing 36 enemy militants in the process.
Reports of fighting started on the 08.11 around locations near Gorgadji in Séno province including reports that a JNIM commander had been killed.
IS-SP has issued a statement confirming the capture of Tigou from their rival JNIM killing 36 enemy militants in the process.
Reports of fighting started on the 08.11 around locations near Gorgadji in Séno province including reports that a JNIM commander had been killed.
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
13.11 #BurkinaFaso
IS-SP has issued a statement confirming the capture of Tigou from their rival JNIM killing 36 enemy militants in the process.
Reports of fighting started on the 08.11 around locations near Gorgadji in Séno province including reports that a JNIM commander had been killed.
IS-SP has issued a statement confirming the capture of Tigou from their rival JNIM killing 36 enemy militants in the process.
Reports of fighting started on the 08.11 around locations near Gorgadji in Séno province including reports that a JNIM commander had been killed.
Three hostages held by the JNIM in Mali were released after a record ransom, estimated between 50 and 70 million dollars.
Malian authorities also negotiated the release of terrorist prisoners in exchange for allowing fuel convoys to reach the capital.
Interview with @simnasr.bsky.social
Malian authorities also negotiated the release of terrorist prisoners in exchange for allowing fuel convoys to reach the capital.
Interview with @simnasr.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Three hostages held by the JNIM in Mali were released after a record ransom, estimated between 50 and 70 million dollars.
Malian authorities also negotiated the release of terrorist prisoners in exchange for allowing fuel convoys to reach the capital.
Interview with @simnasr.bsky.social
Malian authorities also negotiated the release of terrorist prisoners in exchange for allowing fuel convoys to reach the capital.
Interview with @simnasr.bsky.social
Video reportedly from #BurkinaFaso showing JNIM fighters allowing children handle their weapons
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Video reportedly from #BurkinaFaso showing JNIM fighters allowing children handle their weapons
While no attack has taken place as yet, from social media posts the town close to the Mauritanian border appears to be almost entirely emptied.
October 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
While no attack has taken place as yet, from social media posts the town close to the Mauritanian border appears to be almost entirely emptied.
23.10 #Mali
Mahmud Barry, JNIM spokesman, released an audio message ordering the residents of Léré to leave the town by the 26.10, warning residents that if they come to harm that they only have themselves to blame for not respecting the conditions for lifting the siege of the town.
Mahmud Barry, JNIM spokesman, released an audio message ordering the residents of Léré to leave the town by the 26.10, warning residents that if they come to harm that they only have themselves to blame for not respecting the conditions for lifting the siege of the town.
October 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
23.10 #Mali
Mahmud Barry, JNIM spokesman, released an audio message ordering the residents of Léré to leave the town by the 26.10, warning residents that if they come to harm that they only have themselves to blame for not respecting the conditions for lifting the siege of the town.
Mahmud Barry, JNIM spokesman, released an audio message ordering the residents of Léré to leave the town by the 26.10, warning residents that if they come to harm that they only have themselves to blame for not respecting the conditions for lifting the siege of the town.
22.10 #Niger
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
October 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
22.10 #Niger
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
28.10 #Mali
According to pro-government sources, the JNIM commander in the Baoule Forest area (Radwan Al Ansari - according to a Russian language Telegram channel) was killed in clashes with Security Forces.
According to pro-government sources, the JNIM commander in the Baoule Forest area (Radwan Al Ansari - according to a Russian language Telegram channel) was killed in clashes with Security Forces.
October 29, 2025 at 10:06 PM
28.10 #Mali
According to pro-government sources, the JNIM commander in the Baoule Forest area (Radwan Al Ansari - according to a Russian language Telegram channel) was killed in clashes with Security Forces.
According to pro-government sources, the JNIM commander in the Baoule Forest area (Radwan Al Ansari - according to a Russian language Telegram channel) was killed in clashes with Security Forces.
29.10 #BurkinaFaso
Following an attack on the 27.10 JNIM returned to the village complex of Kossouka attacking the village of Yamsindé, in Yatenga province.
A casualty count is unavailable, but reported to be significant.
Following an attack on the 27.10 JNIM returned to the village complex of Kossouka attacking the village of Yamsindé, in Yatenga province.
A casualty count is unavailable, but reported to be significant.
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
29.10 #BurkinaFaso
Following an attack on the 27.10 JNIM returned to the village complex of Kossouka attacking the village of Yamsindé, in Yatenga province.
A casualty count is unavailable, but reported to be significant.
Following an attack on the 27.10 JNIM returned to the village complex of Kossouka attacking the village of Yamsindé, in Yatenga province.
A casualty count is unavailable, but reported to be significant.
27.10 #Niger
At least 17 civilians were killed in a drone strike on the market place of the village of Tchimbarkawa in the Abala-Filingué department, of the Tillabéri region.
At least 17 civilians were killed in a drone strike on the market place of the village of Tchimbarkawa in the Abala-Filingué department, of the Tillabéri region.
October 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
27.10 #Niger
At least 17 civilians were killed in a drone strike on the market place of the village of Tchimbarkawa in the Abala-Filingué department, of the Tillabéri region.
At least 17 civilians were killed in a drone strike on the market place of the village of Tchimbarkawa in the Abala-Filingué department, of the Tillabéri region.
#Mali
According to Radio France International, Security Forces and Dozo militia reportedly killed 30+ civilians herding livestock near Markala (Segou region) on Thursday ( 23.10), burying them in mass graves.
According to Radio France International, Security Forces and Dozo militia reportedly killed 30+ civilians herding livestock near Markala (Segou region) on Thursday ( 23.10), burying them in mass graves.
October 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
#Mali
According to Radio France International, Security Forces and Dozo militia reportedly killed 30+ civilians herding livestock near Markala (Segou region) on Thursday ( 23.10), burying them in mass graves.
According to Radio France International, Security Forces and Dozo militia reportedly killed 30+ civilians herding livestock near Markala (Segou region) on Thursday ( 23.10), burying them in mass graves.
27.10 #BurkinaFaso
Video footage from social media from the aftermath of the attack in Kossouka / Yatenga area. 10 civilians were killed.
Residents of the area have reportedly started leaving the locality.
Video footage from social media from the aftermath of the attack in Kossouka / Yatenga area. 10 civilians were killed.
Residents of the area have reportedly started leaving the locality.
October 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
27.10 #BurkinaFaso
Video footage from social media from the aftermath of the attack in Kossouka / Yatenga area. 10 civilians were killed.
Residents of the area have reportedly started leaving the locality.
Video footage from social media from the aftermath of the attack in Kossouka / Yatenga area. 10 civilians were killed.
Residents of the area have reportedly started leaving the locality.
15.10 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM carried out an attack on a Security Forces position at Bagamoussa in the Koulpelogo area capturing weapons and vehicles.
JNIM carried out an attack on a Security Forces position at Bagamoussa in the Koulpelogo area capturing weapons and vehicles.
October 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
15.10 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM carried out an attack on a Security Forces position at Bagamoussa in the Koulpelogo area capturing weapons and vehicles.
JNIM carried out an attack on a Security Forces position at Bagamoussa in the Koulpelogo area capturing weapons and vehicles.
JNIM has posted video footage of the group’s attack on San
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
JNIM has posted video footage of the group’s attack on San
14.10 #BurkinaFaso
05 members of the Security Forces were killed, rifles & ammunition were seized in an attack on a position in Naokui while weapons and ammunition were seized in an attack on a VDP militia post in Zogore.
05 members of the Security Forces were killed, rifles & ammunition were seized in an attack on a position in Naokui while weapons and ammunition were seized in an attack on a VDP militia post in Zogore.
October 15, 2025 at 7:48 AM
14.10 #BurkinaFaso
05 members of the Security Forces were killed, rifles & ammunition were seized in an attack on a position in Naokui while weapons and ammunition were seized in an attack on a VDP militia post in Zogore.
05 members of the Security Forces were killed, rifles & ammunition were seized in an attack on a position in Naokui while weapons and ammunition were seized in an attack on a VDP militia post in Zogore.
14.10 #Mali
JNIM took control of two military points in San & Segou.
A Security Forces vehicle was targeted with an IED between Sikasso & Loulouni
Security Forces announced that 20 terrorists were killed & quantities of ammunition were seized in operations around Niono, Balle Were & Balle Pont
JNIM took control of two military points in San & Segou.
A Security Forces vehicle was targeted with an IED between Sikasso & Loulouni
Security Forces announced that 20 terrorists were killed & quantities of ammunition were seized in operations around Niono, Balle Were & Balle Pont
October 15, 2025 at 7:48 AM
14.10 #Mali
JNIM took control of two military points in San & Segou.
A Security Forces vehicle was targeted with an IED between Sikasso & Loulouni
Security Forces announced that 20 terrorists were killed & quantities of ammunition were seized in operations around Niono, Balle Were & Balle Pont
JNIM took control of two military points in San & Segou.
A Security Forces vehicle was targeted with an IED between Sikasso & Loulouni
Security Forces announced that 20 terrorists were killed & quantities of ammunition were seized in operations around Niono, Balle Were & Balle Pont
13.10 #Libya
A young boy was killed and several civilians were injured when shells struck a residential area in the city of Al Zawiya, west the Tripoli.
The security situation has been tense for a prolonged period of time and inter-factional fighting is commonplace in the Western Libyan capital.
A young boy was killed and several civilians were injured when shells struck a residential area in the city of Al Zawiya, west the Tripoli.
The security situation has been tense for a prolonged period of time and inter-factional fighting is commonplace in the Western Libyan capital.
October 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
13.10 #Libya
A young boy was killed and several civilians were injured when shells struck a residential area in the city of Al Zawiya, west the Tripoli.
The security situation has been tense for a prolonged period of time and inter-factional fighting is commonplace in the Western Libyan capital.
A young boy was killed and several civilians were injured when shells struck a residential area in the city of Al Zawiya, west the Tripoli.
The security situation has been tense for a prolonged period of time and inter-factional fighting is commonplace in the Western Libyan capital.