Residents of Timbuktu, Mali, find themselves trapped and cut off from the world as jihadists continue to blockade the city. The jihadist alliance Support Group for Islam and Muslims (GSIM) declared war on the Timbuktu region in August, leading to scarcity and fear among the population. The blockade has resulted in a shortage of basic necessities and a halt in trade, leaving residents in a state of crisis. The situation has also led to soaring prices and a decline in economic activity. The Malian government has downplayed the situation, but residents are increasingly fearful and anxious.

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