Mali鈥檚 Menaka region under threat from Islamic militants
If Menaka falls, it will be a significant gain for IS militants in the Sahel, says analyst.
Militants from the Islamic State Sahel Province, which is linked to ISIS, lay siege to the strategically important Menaka region in north-eastern Mali. A Sahel analyst says if the area falls, it would give militants a significant stronghold in the Sahel.
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(Photo: Two children play under a tree in Mali's Menaka region. Credit: Getty Images.)
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