Can US 'airstrikes' stop JNIM's insurgency in Mali?

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US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering airstrikes against the Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group JNIM in Mali to curb their insurgency. Analysts suggest such actions may weaken the jihadists but don't solve underlying issues driving the conflict.

US President Donald Trump is considering airstrikes against the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM in Mali, according to multiple reports. Analysts say such attacks might weaken the jihadists but would not address the core issues.

World Security Conflict Politics Mali JNIM insurgency US airstrikes Al-Qaeda terrorism security

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