VOICED : Fledgling G5 force ventures into Sahel hotspots

The video discusses a military operation in the Sahel region involving forces from Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and Chad, supported by French troops. The mission aims to restrict the movement of jihadist groups in a sensitive area. French forces provide crucial support with fighter jets, helicopters, and artillery. The region's porous borders and open spaces facilitate armed group activities. A town near the Burkinabe border was recently under Al Qaeda control, leading to school closures and community fear. The operation seeks to restore local governance and stability.

What is the primary role of France's Operation Barkhane in the Sahel region?

• To support local forces with fighter jets, helicopters, and artillery

• To lead the military operations

• To negotiate with armed groups

• To provide logistical support

Which countries are part of the G5 Sahel coalition?

• Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria

• Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and Libya

• Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Chad

• Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and Chad

What is the main goal of the military mission in the Sahel region?

• To train local forces in advanced combat techniques

• To provide humanitarian aid to local communities

• To establish new military bases

• To hinder the freedom of movement and action of armed groups

What impact did the jihadist threats have on local education in the Sahel region?

• Schools were closed, and teachers fled

• Schools were converted into military bases

• Schools increased security measures

• Schools continued to operate normally

What is the long-term hope for the Sahel region once local authorities regain control?

• To establish a permanent military presence

• To leave the region to govern itself

• To increase foreign aid

• To expand the coalition to more countries