A jihadist blockade of Mali’s capital, Bamako, is preventing many residents from travelling home for Eid and disrupting everyday supplies. Reports say the disruption has left Muslims unable to celebrate with their families, as transport is halted or severely limited across the city and surrounding areas. As movement becomes restricted, people also face shortages of goods linked to Eid preparations, including reports that sheep are scarce. The blockade is also affecting basic services, with accounts of power cuts compounding the difficulties for residents during the holiday period. While details of the blockading forces’ exact routes and tactics are not fully consistent across reports, both outlets describe the same core situation: Bamako is cut off, residents are stranded, and Eid plans are disrupted due to the security and access restrictions. The reports portray residents as spending the festival away from relatives, with household celebrations constrained by limited access to transport, livestock, and utilities.