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Weekly Security Report, Week 19

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Methodology v0.1

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Cover

Capital situation3

Northern Mali6

Central Mali7

Southern Mali4

Typological synthesis

Outlook

Risk matrix4

Recommendations4

Activities

// COVER

Weekly Security Report

Week 19 · Field Office Mali · CONFIDENTIAL

During the period under review, the security situation in the capital remained stable with three reported incidents. The most notable was the discovery of an unarmed improvised explosive device on the eastern periphery, neutralized by national security forces. Activity levels remain within expected ranges relative to the previous reporting period.

// CAPITAL SITUATION

Bamako remains operationally stable. Movement within the city is unrestricted and no credible direct threat has been identified during this period. Routine UNPOL patrols continue across the commercial districts.

Three incidents of note: a targeted robbery near the ACI district (11/04), a protest dispersal at the Pont des Martyrs (13/04), and an unconfirmed security alert near the presidential residence on 15/04. Not corroborated at time of reporting.

// CENTRAL MALI

Key Trends

Persistent JNIM harassment activity.

Increased road controls and IEDs on the RN6 corridor.

FdS response active but reactive.

Heightened pressure on local economic figures.

Notable Events

15 April

JNIM attack on a FAMa convoy in the Mopti region; casualties unreported.

14 April

IED on RN6 between Sévaré and Bamako; no casualties reported.

13 April

Kidnapping of a trader by JNIM in Niono; release unconfirmed.

14 April

Arrest of two suspected JNIM combatants by FAMa in Niono.

Analysis

Central Mali confirms sustained JNIM pressure, primarily directed at road corridors and local economic figures. The FdS response remains active but tactical. The situation stays volatile.

// TYPOLOGICAL SYNTHESIS

Armed group actions

Security forces response

Opportunistic crime

Civil unrest

Other

NorthCentreSouth

42 events classified · 0 unclassified

// RISK MATRIX

6 scenarios · 1 movement this week

// RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR OFFICES AND PROJECTS

Verify home and office stocks (plan for at least 10 days).

Defer non-essential travel into Central Mali.

Confirm emergency communication protocols with HQ.

FOR PERSONNEL

Limit travel outside Bamako.

Avoid RN6 and RN10 until further notice.

URGENT. All travel to Mopti requires SRMO clearance.

FOR PREVENTION AND DAILY OPERATIONS

Maintain low profile; avoid gatherings of more than 10 people.

Check vehicle condition before any long movement.

SOURCES

Methodology v0.1

EVENTS

16/04INTERNAL

South · District 4

Armed vehicle robbery on a commercial truck along regional highway near the eastern frontier.

13/04PARTNER

Centre · Northern Zone

Road traffic incident involving public transport bus and supply convoy on secondary route.

11/04MANUAL

Capital · ACI District

Burglary at international NGO premises in the commercial district. No injuries reported.

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// RECOMMENDATION TRACE · WEEK 19

Sources

Confidential A

Independent humanitarian feed

2 events

UNDSS

UN security reporting

2 events

INTERNAL

Operator observation

2 events

Events

15/04

JNIM attack on a FAMa convoy in the Mopti region; casualties unreported.

14/04

IED on RN6 between Sévaré and Bamako; no casualties reported.

12/04

Ambush attempt on supply convoy, Macina.

10/04

IED neutralized, Macina

14/04

Arrest of two suspected JNIM combatants by FAMa in Niono.

13/04

Kidnapping of a trader by JNIM in Niono; release unconfirmed.

Rules

R-12TYPOLOGY

GOA activity threshold

Three or more GOA incidents in a single region within the reporting period trigger elevated classification.

R-08MATRIX

Economic targeting pattern

Targeting of economic figures indicates a shift toward resource control and population coercion tactics.

R-19MATRIX

Expat kidnapping calibration

Any confirmed kidnapping in the region triggers maximum alert for expatriate movement clearance.

Recommendation

// RECOMMENDATION

FOR EXPATRIATE STAFF

Restrict travel to Central Mali.

URGENT. All travel to Mopti requires SRMO clearance.

RISK · HIGHValid: 7 days

3 sources · 6 events · 3 rules · 1 recommendation

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SYSTEM · AUTOMATED

Draft assembled

Mon 05:00

42 events · 7 sections · 6 scenarios

Events classified

Typology v0.1

All events tagged against customer taxonomy

Matrix positioned

6 scenarios

Movement rules applied; one position shifted

Recommendations drafted

9 proposals

Grouped by audience: offices, personnel, prevention

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Operator · Field Office Mali

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EDITAdjusts wording, dates, attributions

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WEEK 19 · FIELD OFFICE MALI

SOURCES

Confidential A24

UNDSS8

Partner NGO5

Internal3

Email fwd2

INGESTED42

PERIOD09 to 16 April 2026

MALI · INCIDENT GEOGRAPHY42 / 42 GEOCODED

Armed group actionsSecurity forces responseOpportunistic crimeCivil unrestOther

TYPOLOGY

Armed group actions18

Security forces response11

Opportunistic crime8

Civil unrest3

Other2

UNCLASSIFIEDSurfaced for review: 0

CENTRAL MALI · NARRATIVE3 / 7 SECTIONS

During the reporting period, Central Mali confirms sustained JNIM pressure, primarily directed at road corridors and local economic figures. The FdS response stays tactical, with two cordon operations in the Niono area.

↑ 6 events · 2 framework rules

Weekly Security Report. Week 19

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// COVER

Weekly Security Report

Week 19 of 2026 · Field Office Mali · CONFIDENTIAL

This report covers the period 09 to 16 April 2026. During this period, 42 security events were ingested from five primary sources (Confidential A, UNDSS, partner NGOs, internal reporting, and email forwards). The analysis draws on the Field Office Mali methodology corpus v0.1, applied uniformly across all regions.

Key trends include persistent JNIM harassment activity in Central Mali, continued FAMa response operations, and opportunistic crime in the capital. The overall security posture remains elevated in Central and Northern Mali, stable in Bamako and the South.

// CAPITAL SITUATION

// NORTHERN MALI

Key Trends

Persistent harassment activity on the RN1 axis.

FAMA/AC repositioning around Gao and Ménaka.

Cross-border movements reported from Niger.

Notable Events

14 April

JNIM attack on a FAMa convoy on RN1 between Gao and Ansongo.

11 April

JNIM checkpoint reported near Tombouctou for several hours.

Analysis

Northern Mali remains volatile but intensity stays below that observed in Central Mali. FAMA/AC presence continues to shape armed group posture.

// CENTRAL MALI

Key Trends

Persistent JNIM harassment activity.

Increased road controls and IEDs on the RN6 corridor.

FdS response active but reactive.

Heightened pressure on local economic figures.

Notable Events

15 April

JNIM attack on a FAMa convoy in the Mopti region; casualties unreported.

14 April

IED on RN6 between Sévaré and Bamako; no casualties reported.

13 April

Kidnapping of a trader by JNIM in Niono; release unconfirmed.

14 April

Arrest of two suspected JNIM combatants by FAMa in Niono.

Analysis

Central Mali confirms sustained JNIM pressure, primarily directed at road corridors and local economic figures. The situation remains volatile. The FdS response stays tactical.

// SOUTHERN MALI

Key Trends

Relative calm on the Sikasso-Bamako axis.

Localized opportunistic crime in Bamako.

Notable Events

11 April

Break-in at NGO premises in the ACI district, Bamako; no injuries.

Analysis

Southern Mali remains calm. Opportunistic crime warrants monitoring but does not yet pose a structural threat to operations.

// TYPOLOGICAL SYNTHESIS

Armed group actions

Security forces response

Opportunistic crime

Civil unrest

Other

NorthCentreSouth

42 events classified · 0 unclassified

// OUTLOOK

It is likely that JNIM activity in Central Mali will stay at a comparable level through the next reporting period. RN6 and RN10 remain the most exposed segments; nothing at this stage suggests armed groups are pulling back or pausing operations.

Operationally, risk remains assessed as high for any movement out of Bamako into Central Mali. FAMa cordon operations may cause short logistic disruption. Maintain close monitoring of access conditions before any field mission.

// RISK MATRIX

6 scenarios · 1 movement this week

// RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR OFFICES AND PROJECTS

Verify home and office stocks (plan for at least 10 days).

Defer non-essential travel into Central Mali.

Confirm emergency communication protocols with HQ.

FOR PERSONNEL

Limit travel outside Bamako.

Avoid RN6 and RN10 until further notice.

URGENT. All travel to Mopti requires SRMO clearance.

FOR PREVENTION AND DAILY OPERATIONS

Maintain low profile; avoid gatherings of more than 10 people.

Check vehicle condition before any long movement.

// ACTIVITIES

Scheduled activities. Week 20

Inter-agency security coordination meeting (UNDSS), Bamako, 21 April.

Field briefing with local partners, Central Mali zone (videoconference), 22 April.

Update evacuation protocols for Mopti and Ségou offices, 23 April.

EVENTS THIS WEEK42

14/04Confidential A

Centre · Bandiagara

Complex attack on a FAMa checkpoint; prolonged exchange of fire.

14/04Confidential A

Bamako · Commune V

Armed robbery targeting a cash-in-transit vehicle in the commercial district.

13/04UNDSS

Centre · Koro

IED placed on the main road between Koro and Bankass; cleared.

13/04Confidential A

Nord · Tombouctou

IED attack on a FAMa armoured vehicle on the Tombouctou-Goundam axis.

12/04Confidential A

Centre · Ségou

Civilian vehicle intercepted at a fake checkpoint on RN6.

11/04Confidential A

Centre · Djenné

Ambush on a logistics convoy on the Djenné-Mopti axis; vehicle burned.

Methodology v0.1 · Field Office Mali

Methodology · Field Office Mali · v0.1

Last calibrated 23/04/2026 by SRMO Lead

FILESmethodology / field-office-mali / v0.1 /

Customer-owned. Versioned.
Exportable as zip or PDF.

framework.yamlVALIDATED ✓

1# Field Office Mali. Risk Framework v0.1
2# Codified by SRMO Lead
3# Last calibration: 2026-04-23
4
5matrix:
axes:
  probability:
    type: ordinal
    levels:
      - { value: 1, label: "Very low" }
      - { value: 2, label: "Low" }
      - { value: 3, label: "Medium" }
      - { value: 4, label: "High" }
      - { value: 5, label: "Very high" }
  impact:
    type: ordinal
    levels:
      - { value: 1, label: "Very low" }
      - { value: 2, label: "Low" }
      - { value: 3, label: "Medium" }
      - { value: 4, label: "High" }
      - { value: 5, label: "Very high" }
23
zones:
  green:    { probability: [1,2], impact: [1,2] }
  yellow:   { probability: [1,3], impact: [3,4] }
  orange:   { probability: [3,4], impact: [3,4] }
  red:      { probability: [4,5], impact: [4,5] }
  dark_red: { probability: [5,5], impact: [5,5] }
30
31scenarios:
- id: attentat_bamako
  label: "Bombing (Bamako)"
  audience: expatriates
  default_position: { probability: 3, impact: 5 }
  movement_rules:
    - id: R-21
      condition: "Corroborating events in the capital zone within the reporting window"
      signals: [GOA_actions.ied, GOA_actions.armed_assault]
      time_window: "14 days"
      shift: { probability: +1 }
      rationale: "Scenario probability shifts when corroborating events emerge in the capital zone within the reporting window."
      max_shift_per_period: 1
44
- id: enlevement_expat
  label: "Expat kidnapping"
  audience: expatriates
  default_position: { probability: 5, impact: 5 }
  movement_rules:
    - id: R-19
      condition: "Confirmed kidnapping in the region"
      time_window: "14 days"
      rationale: "Any confirmed kidnapping in the region triggers maximum alert for expatriate movement clearance."
54
- id: attaque_bamako
  label: "Attack in Bamako"
  audience: expatriates
  default_position: { probability: 4, impact: 4 }
  movement_rules:
    - id: R-12
      condition: "Three or more GOA incidents trigger elevated classification"
      rationale: "Three or more GOA incidents trigger elevated classification."
    - id: R-04
      condition: "Spill-over indicators from neighbouring regions"
      rationale: "Spill-over indicators from neighbouring regions increase capital threat probability."
66
- id: reprise_blocus
  label: "Blockade / Airport closure"
  audience: both
  default_position: { probability: 4, impact: 4 }
  movement_rules:
    - id: R-14
      condition: "Two or more supply route incidents within a reporting period"
      time_window: "7 days"
      shift: { probability: +1 }
      rationale: "Two or more supply route incidents within a reporting period signal potential blockade resumption."
77
- id: arrestation_expats
  label: "Detention / Assault of expats"
  audience: expatriates
  default_position: { probability: 5, impact: 4 }
  movement_rules:
    - id: R-27
      condition: "Recent FAMa/AC interaction with NGO personnel within 30 days"
      rationale: "Recent FAMa/AC interaction with NGO personnel within 30 days holds arrest scenario at maximum probability."
86
- id: attaque_ba101
  label: "Attack on BA101"
  audience: both
  default_position: { probability: 3, impact: 5 }
  movement_rules:
    - id: R-44
      condition: "Reconnaissance activity within 5km of BA101 perimeter"
      rationale: "Reconnaissance activity within 5km of BA101 perimeter triggers probability reassessment."
95
96global_constraints:
max_movement_per_period: 1
movements_require_event_grounding: true
movements_without_grounding_flagged: true
100
101metadata:
organization: field-office
country_office: mali
version: 0.1
last_calibrated: 2026-04-23
calibrated_by: "SRMO Lead, Field Office Mali"
status: locked

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Scenarios6

Movement rules27

Zones5

Audiences2

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Same platform. Calibrated per customer.

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CORE PLATFORM

Fixed across every deployment. Methodology engine, generation pipeline, review UI, audit, export.

METHODOLOGY CORPUS

Per customer. Framework, typology, narrative rules, output structure.

DATA SOURCES

Per customer. Excel, SharePoint, email, partner feeds, custom adapters.

AI RUNTIME

Per deployment. Claude API, AWS Bedrock EU, or self-hosted Llama / Mistral.

OUTPUT TEMPLATES

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