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

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What happened

The Malian army says it has entered the strategic northern city of Kidal, which was captured around five months ago by Tuareg separatists who announced their withdrawal earlier Tuesday as the military advanced – a symbolic boost to Mali's junta and i…

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:55:40 UTC.

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