This is a region where jihadists from abroad have exploited local radical preaching by the likes of Amadou Koufa along with resentment of military heavy-handedness and longstanding inter-communal grievances (AC Vol 56 No 24 Attack targets peace deal)...
After being linked to a spate of attacks in the Mopti region the FLM suffered a setback when the authorities detained Allaye Bocari Dia who has played a key role in its financing and is seen as the right-hand of the FLM leader fiery preacher Amadou Koufa...