Mali’s military launched strikes on Kidal after separatist Azawad Liberation Front fighters claimed control, while coordinated attacks with jihadist group JNIM intensified insecurity. As rebels push to expand their reach and demand the withdrawal of Russian forces, jihadists have also announced a blockade of roads into the capital Bamako, raising fears of further escalation.
Mali crisis deepens as separatists and jihadists step up attacks
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Sun 10:42 - DW All
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Sun 10:42 - DW Top
Mali: Fighting continues as Tuareg separatists claim Kidal
Sun 12:00 - UN News All
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Mon 18:26 - France 24
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Tue 09:31 - France 24
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Tue 12:40 - France 24
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Tue 21:20 - France 24
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Wed 08:10 - France 24
France urges citizens to leave 'extremely volatile' Mali 'as soon as possible'
Wed 10:58 - BBC Europe
France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks
Thu 11:04 - France 24
Mali crisis deepens as separatists and jihadists step up attacks