The Observers - JNIM jihadists step up incursions into northern Benin
- Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has been intensifying its activities in Benin since 2022.
- The country serves as a transit corridor between the areas of operation of the group, which is well established in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.
- Two nature reserves have become logistical hubs for the jihadist fighters.
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- Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM has been intensifying its activities in Benin since 2022.
- The country serves as a transit corridor between the areas of operation of the group, which is well established in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.
- Two nature reserves have become logistical hubs for the jihadist fighters.
Sources: France 24