Mali bans use of motorcycles outside major cities

Mali's government has banned the use of motorcycles with engines of 125cc or larger outside of major urban centers. The measure is intended to curb the mobility of jihadist groups that frequently use motorcycles to conduct attacks and blockades.
Why it matters
This security measure underscores the severity of the ongoing insurgency in Mali and the government's attempt to disrupt militant logistics.
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