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Malian army and Russian fighters retake key city of Kidal, abandoned by rebels

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Briefings

The Malian army reports entering Kidal, a strategic northern city previously held by Tuareg separatists since April. The city was abandoned by rebels earlier that Tuesday as the military advanced, marking a significant shift in the region's conflict dynamics.

Key points

• The Malian army has entered Kidal, a strategic northern city previously captured by Tuareg separatists in April.
• Tuareg separatists announced their withdrawal from the city earlier that Tuesday as the military advanced.

Context

This development follows a period of conflict in Mali where Tuareg separatists held Kidal since April, prompting the Malian army to advance and capture the city earlier that Tuesday.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the Malian army's statement that they entered Kidal; specific details about the size of the force, the duration of the advance, or the number of casualties are not provided.

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