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Some fuel stations, schools reopen in Mali amid jihadist blockade

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Some fuel stations in Mali 's capital opened Monday for the first time since an al-Qaida affiliate imposed a fuel blockade on the West African nation, as supply convoys made their way through the landlocked nation while under fire.

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  • Schools and some fuel stations in Bamako reopened after a two-week blockade by Islamist militants.
  • Over 100 fuel tankers were destroyed, with several fatalities and drivers taken hostage during the blockade. 20s
  • Mali depends on the highway from Senegal for access to the sea and essential imports. 27s
  • Countries including the United States and France have urged their citizens to leave Mali due to security concerns. 40s
  • The African Union has called for urgent international action to combat extremism in Mali. 48s
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