Mali: Junta forces retake strategic town of Kidal from separatists

A separatist movement in northern Mali announced Tuesday it was carrying out "a controlled withdrawal" from a strategic town in the north, a symbolic boost to Mali's army and its Russian backers in their years-long fight against ‌insurgents including al Qaida-linked jihadis. Malian troops were…

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1. 2026-10-07 02:45 UTCDW · dw.com ↗
2. 2026-10-07 03:39 UTCKorea Herald · koreaherald.com ↗

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