JNIM, a Sahel extremist group, expands in southern Mali through unregulated timber logging, exploiting it for financial gain and strategic expansion.
JNIM, a major extremist group in the Sahel, has expanded into southern Mali using the unregulated timber logging industry. The group exploits logging for both financial gains and strategic expansion, controlling forest reserves and demanding fees from illegal loggers. By doing so, JNIM gains local support and resources, while undermining state control and contributing to Mali's timber exports.
June 19, 2024
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