The Trump administration is reportedly considering military action against the Islamic State-linked group JNIM in Mali, according to current and former U.S. officials familiar with the discussions. If approved, this would make Mali the eighth country where Trump has authorized military strikes since the start of his second term. However, there is no consensus among high-ranking American officials regarding whether such an attack should proceed. The Pentagon has declined to comment on the matter. JNIM has been strengthening its presence in Mali over recent years and has begun launching attacks across western African coastal nations. Mali, a country with nearly 25 million people, has long suffered from violence by Islamist groups, as well as repression by its own military junta and Russian mercenaries hired by the government. Militants launched a fuel blockade last year that paralyzed much of the country, and coordinated attacks across the nation this spring. The U.S. has criticized both local authorities and Russian partners, claiming Moscow has proven ineffective as a security partner. Potential U.S. military involvement carries additional risks due to the presence of Russian armed
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