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<p>Terrorist groups operating in the Sahel and surrounding regions continue to pose
a threat to British nationals and interests in the region. Active groups include Al
Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) and Al Murabitun. They aspire to establish Islamic
law in the region and to attack Western interests. A group linked to Al Murabitun
claimed responsibility for an attack on the UN peacekeeping Multidimensional Integrated
Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) on 3 October in which nine peacekeepers were
killed. On 7 October another peacekeeper was killed in a rocket attack on a MINUSMA
base. We are committed to working with our partners to strengthen the capacity of
MINUSMA and the affected nations to counter this threat.</p><p> </p><p>Foreign and
Commonwealth Office Travel Advice gives our most accurate assessment of the threat
from terrorism to British nationals in the countries across the Sahel. Travel Advice
on the Sahel is included in the page for each country in the region and is available
on our website at: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We encourage all individuals
and organisations to take that advice into account when travelling.</p>
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