Mali insurgency: Tuaregs seek autonomy, jihadists pursue caliphate
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 14:12 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
The Mali insurgency reflects shifting power balances in the Sahel region. Tuareg rebels and jihadist groups have expanded their operational capacity while state and international actors struggle to maintain control.
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