Al-Qaeda-linked fighters blockade roads to Mali capital
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have blocked key roads leading to Bamako, Mali's capital. Malian truck drivers continue to transport food and fuel from Ivory Coast ports despite the risk of attacks.
france24.comAl-Qaeda-linked fighters have blocked key roads into Bamako, Mali's capital, according to reporting from Abidjan. The blockade targets supply routes into the landlocked country. Malian truck drivers are transporting food and fuel from Abidjan's port to keep goods moving despite the risk of attacks.
The drivers continue operations to maintain deliveries into Mali. Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reported from Ivory Coast on the ongoing supply efforts.
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Food and fuel deliveries to Bamako may face delays.
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