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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
14.11 #Mali
On the 2nd anniversary of the capture of Kidal by Malian Security Forces JNIM conducted rocket strikes against the city.
November 15, 2025 at 6:11 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)
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Video reportedly from #BurkinaFaso showing JNIM fighters allowing children handle their weapons
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
28.10 #Mali
Video footage of JNIM’s ambush of a fuel convoy between Soribougou and Neguela.
October 28, 2025 at 8:58 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.
October 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
JNIM has posted video footage of the group’s attack on San
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
October 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Video posted to Wagner / Africa Corps Telegram channel showing Mi-24 helicopters tasked to protect fuel convoys in #Mali
October 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
13.10 #Mali
JNM video footage of the ambush of the convoy between Kolondieba and Kidiana.
October 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM