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Malian forces continue Operation Dougoukoloko against armed groups

By , based on Bamada.net

Malian forces continue Operation Dougoukoloko against armed groups

The Malian Armed Forces are continuing Operation Dougoukoloko and have targeted several positions and assets attributed to terrorist armed groups in different areas of Mali. A strike notably targeted sites located around 36 kilometres south-east of Ouélessébougou, according to a statement from the General Staff of the Armed Forces published on 13 September 2026 and reported by Bamada.net.

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) conducted several operations in different areas of Mali as part of Operation Dougoukoloko, according to a statement from the General Staff of the Armed Forces released on 13 September 2026.

These actions were based on intelligence gathered by the units involved and included surveillance, reconnaissance, control and threat-neutralisation missions, according to the same statement.

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