The kidnappings of Malian, Burkinabè and Nigerien citizens receive little media coverage, yet they are becoming increasingly frequent in the region. In Burkina Faso, the number of kidnappings has increased more than thirtyfold since 2017.
Malians celebrate the release of Soumaïla Cissé at Bamako airport on 8 October 2020. ©Montage JA; Nicolas Renene/Le Pictorium
Burkinabes, Malians, Nigeriens: hundreds are kidnapped every year by JNIM or other jihadist groups, in an ambience of almost general indifference.“I appeal to President Assimi Goïta”; “I ask you to do everything possible to negotiate my release”; “I have been arrested by the jihadists”. Three videos, three marked faces and, each time, the same or almost the same words, read under duress.Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today.
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