conflict Kidal, Mali
Tuareg rebels announce withdrawal from Kidal
6months
The FLA said it captured Kidal six months before announcing its withdrawal.
The Azawad Liberation Front said it was carrying out a temporary, controlled withdrawal from Kidal after Malian forces launched air and ground operations. A security source said pro-government fighters, including Russian paramilitaries, had re-entered the town.
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The Azawad Liberation Front announced a controlled withdrawal from Kidal.
“The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) ... said ... that it had decided to carry out a “controlled withdrawal” from Kidal”
AllegedThe FLA said sustained air strikes by Malian troops and Russian allies forced its tactical retreat.
“The Azawad Liberation Front said sustained air strikes by Malian troops and Russian allies forced its tactical retreat.”
- 6months
AllegedThe FLA said it captured Kidal six months before announcing its withdrawal.
“six months after capturing the town”