Rebel forces capture key Tessalit military camp in northern Mali
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 08:19 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
Armed rebels, including Tuareg separatists and al‑Qaeda‑linked jihadists, seized the strategic Tessalit camp, dealing a blow to the Malian army and its Russian mercenary allies. The takeover highlights the growing coordination between separatist and jihadist groups against the ruling junta. France 24 reported the event.
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