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The secrets behind Mali junta’s takeover of Kidal without a fight

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Briefings

Mali's junta captured Kidal, a strategic northern city previously held by Tuareg separatists, marking a symbolic victory for the regime supported by Russia. This event occurred after Tuareg forces announced their withdrawal earlier in the month, allowing the military to advance. The capture follows a series of jihadist attacks in late April targeting the junta, including the killing of the defence minister.

Key points

• The Malian army successfully entered Kidal, a strategic northern city, after Tuareg separatists had previously held it for approximately five months.
• The capture occurred in late April following a series of attacks by Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM and Tuareg separatist allies that targeted the junta's leadership.

Context and limitations

Evidence is limited to the military's statement regarding the capture and the context of Tuareg withdrawal; specific casualty figures or the exact date of the military's entry are not provided.

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