Eid Sacrifice Blocked in Bamako
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- Published
- May 27, 2026
- Duration
- 2:34
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- Last updated
- May 28, 2026
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As Eid al-Adha looms, Bamako’s Muslims face a brutal reality: a militant blockade has sent sheep prices soaring and left families struggling to fulfill the sacred ritual of sacrifice. Armed fighters from an al-Qaida-linked group have choked supply routes, attacking convoys and burning trucks—though not completely halting trade, which keeps a full crisis a…
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As Eid al-Adha looms, Bamako’s Muslims face a brutal reality: a militant blockade has sent sheep prices soaring and left families struggling to fulfill the sacred ritual of sacrifice. Armed fighters from an al-Qaida-linked group have choked supply routes, attacking convoys and burning trucks—though not completely halting trade, which keeps a full crisis at bay for now. Prices have nearly doubled, with small sheep now costing over $260, prompting families to pool resources or settle for cows. The
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