Mali - Fresh Battle Breaks Out Between Tuareg Rebels, Government Forces in Kidal

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: Mali

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Mali - Fresh Battle Breaks Out Between Tuareg Rebels, Government Forces in Kidal

Fresh fighting erupted on Sunday in Kidal between Tuareg rebels and government forces backed by Russian mercenaries. The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) claimed to have seized the city, while an Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group launched coordinated attacks against the Malian army. The clashes left 16 civilians and soldiers wounded, but the government stated that the situation is under control.

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