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Irish 🇮🇪 Remote Operations Security Advisor. Based in Africa, monitoring conflict principally in North Africa & the Sahel Region. (Remote_Ops on X but mostly for research purposes) www.instagram.com/conflict_watch68

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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 12h
Great piece by @warmatters.bsky.social
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#Mali 28.09 JNIM claims to have carried out an IED attack on a Security Forces vehicle between Tamani (Koulikoro) to Barouéli (Ségou).
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
JNIM are claiming that they killed 3 Russian mercenaries in yesterday’s fighting
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#Mali 28.09 The reports of IS-SP and JNIM clashes are now saying that fighting has likely occurred in the Tessit area.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#CriticalThreats #Mali JNIM putting the Junta under pressure in September
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#Mali 28.09 JNIM claims to have pushed back a Security Forces / Africa Corps operation north of Niono, in the Ségou region.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#Mali 28.09 More rumours of fighting between JNIM and IS-SP close to the tri-border area of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. The two militant Islamic groups have clashed on many occasions with 200+ JNIM having been killed in a recent engagement in Mali.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#Mali 28.09 Pro-Junta GATIA militia forces killed two IS-SP militants in Ménaka.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
RAF ISR mission out of Cyprus
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#BurkinaFaso 28.09 JNIM issued a communique that they overran a pro-government VDP militia post at Niangado.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
An analysis piece from BBC Africa has stated that JNIM, while still officially an affiliate of al-Qaeda is attempting to change how it is viewed, much like HTS in Syria, an alternative to the Junta in Bamako. www.bbc.com/afrique/arti...
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Le JNIM au Sahel est-il en train de se dissocier de « Al-Qaïda » ? - BBC News Afrique
Dans cette mini-série de deux articles, la BBC analyse les éléments de propagande du groupe djihadiste qui semble vouloir se défaire de l'image d'Al Qaïda.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#BurkinaFaso 27.09 JNIM issued a communique that the had overrun a security post in the Kélio area, in the Ouahigouya region for three second time this week The group announced the capture of a VDP militia headquarters in Tougouri, in the Kaya region.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Africa Corps - Is Asimi Goïta Getting Value For Money.
“Oh Those Russians” - Boney M
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Mali 24.09 JNIM social media posts claim that the recent attack on the Djenné Crossroads position resulted in the death of 02 members of the Security Forces and the capture of vehicles, weapons, ammunition and equipment including drones.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Niger 27.09 Pro-ISSP social media are claiming that the militant group carried out an IED attack against a Security Forces patrol in the city of Diffa close to the border with Nigeria.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Mali 25.09 Security Forces issued an announcementthat they had carried out more air strikes northwest of Kidal against militant logistics bases and assembly points. A strike was also carried out 60 km northwest of Léré when some form of barrel bomb was used 2kms from the Mauritanian border.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Government of National Unity naming Haftar, Spanish security firm Shadow Lynx and a senior manager from Spanish oil company Repsol in a plot to destroy oil production and destabilise the GNU. www.ilfoglio.it/en/world/202...
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Dabaiba confirms: Haftar and Spanish contractors behind the terrorist cell
The assassination attempts on Deputy Minister Zoubi and the attacks in Sudan, the UAE’s mediation to hush the whole affair up, and the role of Repsol’s senior manager. Here are the words of the Libyan...
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#BurkinaFaso 26.09 Local sources state that JNIM has attacked the town of Lalgaye in the Koulpélogo province.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
JNIM footage of captured weapons and equipment from the attack on Kélio.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Video footage reportedly from the attack on a Security Forces position at Kélio.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#Mali 25.09 Security Forces have issued a statement that on the 21.09 they carried out airstrikes east of Kidal against logistics depots and rest areas.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#Mali 25.09 JNIM issued a statement that the carried out an IED attack on a Security Forces vehicle Group claims to have targeted, using an IED between the towns of Bla and Ségou.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#BurkinaFaso 24.09 JNIM has issued a claim that its fighters seized a Security Forces post in Kélio, in the Ouahigouya region.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
UK arms broker jailed for 16 years over missiles and fighter jet deals with Libya and Sudan. www.reuters.com/business/fin...
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UK arms broker jailed for 16 years over missiles and fighter jet deals with Libya and Sudan
A British arms broker who arranged illegal deals to supply ex-Soviet surface-to-air missile systems to South Sudan and fighter jets ​to Libya during its civil war was on Wednesday ‌jailed in a London ...
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#Mali 24.09 There are some initial reports that indicate there was another attack on the Sevare airbase.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#BurkinaFaso 24.09 JNIM claims to have seized a Security Forces position at Haourima, in the Ouahigouya region.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#Mali 24.09 JNIM carried out a violent attack at the Djenné Crossroads, in the centre of the country. The Security Forces position reportedly fell in minutes Initial reports say that there are significant casualties but no figures.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#Mali 24.09 Africa Corps has written to Asimi Goita requesting an increase in the amount of fuel it receives each month in order to continue operations. At a time which sees a wave of attacks in the country, the fuel embargoes imposed by JNIM are having a serious effect.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#Niger 23.09 There are reports of a second attack in Niger yesterday in the Dabagou area of Tahoua province where some media sources are saying 38 Security Forces personnel were killed in an IS-SP ambush.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#Niger 23.09 An attack against a GARSI (specialist unit that are part of the National Guard) patrol this morning in the Abala-Filingué department. The provisional toll reports about fifteen Nigerien force members killed including a senior NCO and an officer.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
NO MINERAL RIGHTS IN THE GREENLAND TREATY The Treaty fully recognizes the military sovereignty of Denmark over Greenland. The USA gets military access to Greenland, but Denmark keeps 100% control and sovereignty over the entire area.
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Naval News @handle.invalid · 22/09/2026
Naval Group’s new Rampart launcher was spotted this week aboard a French Navy Mistral-class LHD sailing out of Toulon naval base. The system is likely slated for its maiden at-sea firing campaign, as previously reported by Naval News 🇫🇷 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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Naval Group's new Rampart launcher spotted aboard Mistral-class LHD - Naval News
Naval Group’s new Rampart close-in weapon system has been spotted aboard a French Navy Mistral-class LHD in Toulon ahead of its maiden at-sea firings during the WildFire exercise.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
British MQ9B Protector out of Cyprus
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Here you go MAGA
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
MAGA claiming there was a "shopping mall massacre" in Ireland yesterday ...sweet suffering fuck, the fact that 700+ liked it and 300+ retweeted it shows how stupid people are.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
@jamesstout.bsky.social old Wagner flag with an Africa Corps patrol.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#Mali 20.09 JNIM have posted video of vehicles they say an Africa Corps / Security Forces patrol abandoned during clashes near Molodo.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is how to do a community note on X
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#Libya 21.09 The Akakus oil pipeline was reportedly shut down halting production from the Sharara field which is jointly operated by the Libyan National Oil Company and Spanish company Repsol with a production capacity of around 300,000–320,000 barrels a day.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Ooops, somebody lost something...probably a LUCAS (US copy of the Shahed / Geran)...probably not a good idea to go pulling it out of the water if you find one.
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Rick Herrera @herreramilhist.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
By @gregorydaddis.bsky.social and worth your consideration. www.salon.com/2026/09/20/p...
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Pete Hegseth declares war — on his own troops
The defense secretary's crusade is inflicting damage unlike any in history
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The G25 Group of Organisations For Civil Society and the Media has demanded the expulsion of Russian Africa Corps personnel for their part in the suppression of the Niamey mutiny. africancl.com/g25-niger-de...
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G25-Niger Demands Withdrawal of Russian Forces After Niamey Mutiny – african conflict line
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#Mali 20.09 IS-SP social media accounts are reporting that fighting has taken place in Mali close to the Burkina Faso border with elements of JNIM between Asongo and Gao This comes after sources reported on the 19.09 that a large force of IS-SP had crossed the border.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#Mali 20.09 JNIM have posted video of vehicles they say an Africa Corps / Security Forces patrol abandoned during clashes near Molodo.
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#Mali 14.09 / 15.09 JNIM have claimed that in the almost simultaneous attacks on Sevare Airbase 200 & the Konna Africa Corps Basethat at least 33 Security Forces / Africa Corps personnel were killed or wounded including a captain at Sévaré Air Base. *Sevare Airbase 200
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
#Mali Radio France Internationale - Afrique's story on the Sévaré attack which took place on the 14/15.09. www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
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Mali: les jihadistes ciblent Sévaré, un poste de contrôle près de Bamako et multiplient les attaques stratégiques
Le Mali a subi de nouvelles attaques jihadistes d’ampleur au cours des dernières 24 heures. Dans la nuit de vendredi 18 à samedi 19 septembre dans la périphérie de Bamako, un poste de sécurité a été…
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The Russian "OSINT" Channel Rybar is a bit cooked at the moment & gone off on a wank fantasy about Russian drones being used by Algeria, Mexico and other countries to strike France, Morocco & the US. Algeria has invested heavily in drones, just not Russian drones.
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SeaNews @seanews.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🚨US military’s Operation "Southern Spear" escalates: • Southcom reports 4 drug traffickers killed in a recent vessel strike (video released). • #Trump declares a de facto war on Latin American cartels. • Over 200 killed in the #Caribbean & Eastern Pacific since Sept (per AFP). #Southcom
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Conflict Research @conflictwatch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Trump Greenland Deal Panned as ‘Largely a Rebranding of the Status Quo to Claim a Win’ “Trump did an incredible job negotiating for things we already had in Greenland,” said one US critic.
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