In The Sahel, No Reprieve Under Jihadist Blockade

Source: International Business Times

Malian soldiers have been battling jihadists for more than a decade AFP Islamist militants still severely impact large swathes of Burkina Faso and Mali, imposing roadblocks, launching attacks and cutting off supply lines as they expand their decade-long presence, according to residents' testimonies. Several towns in central and northern Burkina Faso are currently under blockade by jihadists and army supply lines are regularly targeted. The town of Arbinda has been isolated for several months.