Rebel checkpoints reported around Mali’s capital, northern town seized
Summary
Rebel fighters linked to Al-Qaeda have set up checkpoints near Mali’s capital, Bamako, and taken control of the northern town of Tessalit. These rebels and Tuareg separatists recently killed Mali’s defence minister, and several military bases in the north are now controlled by armed groups.Key Facts
- The group Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), connected to Al-Qaeda, is behind recent attacks in Mali.
- JNIM called on Malians to overthrow the military-led government and follow Islamic law.
- The town of Tessalit in northern Mali was seized by JNIM and Tuareg separatist forces.
- The defence minister of Mali, Sadio Camara, was killed in recent attacks by these groups.
- Videos show rebel fighters controlling a military base in Tessalit and raising the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) flag.
- Russia supports Mali’s military government and denies losing control of certain bases despite rebel claims.
- Four major military camps in northern Mali are reportedly under rebel control with little resistance from Malian forces.
- Mali’s military leaders have been in power since coups in 2020 and 2021, with a short civilian rule period in between.
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