Kidnapping in Mali: Jihadists have taken captive more than 110 civilians in the West African nation of Mali. Sources have given this information. According to an NDTV report, an official said that three buses carrying civilians were stopped by “jihadists” on 16 April. They then forced the vehicles and passengers to move towards a forest between Bandigara and Bankas.
“We are trying to secure the release of more than 110 passengers on three buses that were hijacked by jihadists,” an official said, according to an Associated Press report. However, another official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the number of those kidnapped. He said that “three buses and more than 120 passengers are still in the possession of jihadists.”
There is an atmosphere of anger among the people regarding this incident. People have also protested accusing the police of failure to handle the situation. However, no official information has been given by the administration in this matter.
Mali is in the grip of violence
Let us tell you that Mali has been in the grip of violence since 2012. Then various groups associated with Al-Qaeda and Islamic State group had attacked here and caused devastation. After that, many small organizations have also carried out violent activities in the city and the administration has failed to ensure the safety of the people. Local people have also expressed displeasure over the working style and inaction of the administration. There is a local organization called Junta which has taken over by changing the power. Since ousting Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita in August 2020, the junta has established its rule. The organization has broken its long alliance with former colonial power France and fostered closer military and political ties with Russia.
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