Russian mercenaries to withdraw from Mali city after attacks
Summary
Russian mercenaries hired by Mali’s military agreed to leave the northern city of Kidal after clashes with the separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). The FLA claims control of Kidal following coordinated attacks by armed groups across Mali, including strikes that killed Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara.Key Facts
- Russian mercenaries and the Malian army fought the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in Kidal.
- The FLA seeks an independent Tuareg state in northern Mali.
- The FLA and allied groups launched coordinated attacks in several Malian cities, including the capital Bamako.
- Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara reportedly died in a car bomb attack near Bamako.
- Fighting also occurred in other cities like Kati, Gao, Sevare, and Mopti.
- The FLA said it is escorting Russian mercenaries out of Kidal and claims it now controls the city.
- Mali’s government has increased security and imposed curfews in some areas.
- The United Nations and West African regional group Ecowas condemned the recent violence.
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