Clashes in Anéfis: Malian Army Announces Military Losses and Rebel Withdrawal

Malian authorities admitted losing about thirty soldiers during clashes in Anéfis against rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and elements of the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM). Chief of Staff General Jean Elysée Dao reported about sixty wounded, including serious cases. The rebels confirmed their withdrawal 'by strategy' to avoid civilian casualties, while the Malian army claims to have killed over 1,000 enemy fighters and destroyed armored vehicles and motorcycles, though these figures lack independent confirmation.