Mali government forces regain control of the town of Kidal
The Azawad Liberation Front withdrew from Kidal after air strikes, allowing Mali's army, with Russian paramilitary support, to re-enter the town without combat. The move marks a significant shift in control of the northern city, which had been held by separatists for over five months.
- The Azawad Liberation Front, a coalition of Tuareg and northern separatist factions, took Kidal more than five months ago and announced a controlled withdrawal in response to air strikes.
- Mali's army, supported by Russian paramilitary forces, re-entered the town of Kidal without resistance, regaining control of the northern city.
- Analysts say the recapture of Kidal is largely a symbolic victory for Mali's junta.
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