Five Indian nationals were kidnapped by gunmen in Mali after their convoy was intercepted. Mali is a country in West Africa, and is currently ruled by a military junta and is struggling with unrest and Jihadist violence.

As per reports, these Indian workers were employed by a compay working on electrification projects, however, they were kidnapped on Thursday by gunmen near Kobri, in western Mali.

The company, where these people were working have confirmed thier kidnapping, and said that others have been evacuated. The company representation told AFP, 'We confirm the kidnapping of five Indian nationals. The other Indians working for the company have been evacuated to Bamako, the capital.'

No group has claimed the kidnappings so far.

Violence and unrest in Mali

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