Since late April, fighters from Al-Qaeda's Sahel branch have imposed a road blockade on the main routes into Bamako, torching dozens of buses and freight trucks.
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Mali Eid celebrations dimmed by insecurity, shortages and surging costs
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Eid celebrations in Mali have been affected by insecurity, shortages, and rising costs due to a road blockade imposed by Al-Qaeda's Sahel branch on the main routes into Bamako. The blockade, which started in late April, has led to the torching of dozens of buses and freight trucks. This has further exacerbated the already dire security situation in the region.