Tuareg separatists
Coverage of Tuareg separatists in the Nexus archive.
- Malian Army Convoy Ambushed by Tuareg Separatists Near Strategic Anefis
A Malian Army convoy was ambushed by Tuareg separatists of the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) and al-Qaeda-linked JNIM near Tabankort on the Kidal–Anefis–Gao axis in northern Mali. The attack resulted in at least 50 Malian soldiers killed and heavy losses.
- At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in rebel-jihadist attack
At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed and dozens taken prisoner in an attack by Tuareg separatists and jihadists. Local sources confirmed the incident to AFP on Sunday.
- Mali rebels attack convoy of Russian reinforcements headed to besieged military camp
Tuareg separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front and their jihadist allies attacked a convoy of Russian soldiers and Malian troops en route to reinforce a military camp in the northern town of Anefis. The attack occurred as the convoy was heading to the besieged location.
- Mali: Rebels Seize Key-Town of Anéfis As Rebels Tighten Grip On Northern Mali
Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda affiliates have taken control of the key northern Mali town of Anéfis following a rebel offensive. The Malian army and Russian mercenaries are now confined to a key camp in the area.
- Mali Rebels Launch Their Widest Offensive Since 2012
Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked JNIM launched attacks on towns from Gao to Bamako on July 4, marking the widest rebel offensive in Mali since 2012.
- New wave of coordinated rebel attacks hits Mali
Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies launched coordinated attacks in Mali, targeting multiple towns and a prison. The attacks occurred months after a previous assault that weakened the country's military junta.
- Mali: Mali Junta Offers $3.5M Reward for Sahel al-Qaeda Leader
Mali's military government is offering $3.5 million for information leading to the arrest or killing of Iyad Ag Ghaly, a Sahel al-Qaeda leader. Smaller rewards are also being offered for other suspects, including Tuareg separatists.
- Mali junta offers $3.5M reward for Sahel al-Qaeda leader
Mali's military government is offering $3.5 million for information leading to the arrest or killing of Iyad Ag Ghaly, a Sahel al-Qaeda leader. Smaller rewards are also being offered for other suspects, including Tuareg separatists.
- Mali drone strikes kill at least 10 civilians at wedding
Mali's military carried out drone strikes that killed at least 10 civilians at a wedding after attacks by al-Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg separatists last month. The strikes were in response to recent attacks. The situation is escalating.
- Mali’s forces target rebel alliance in junta’s fight to keep power
Mali's armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, launched airstrikes against a rebel alliance of Islamist extremists and Tuareg separatists. The ruling junta is struggling to maintain power in the unstable west African country. Airstrikes targeted the key northern town of Kidal, which was lost during a surprise offensive by the rebels.
- Tuareg rebels hold dozens of soldiers in Mali as prisoners
Tuareg rebels are holding dozens of soldiers prisoner in northern Mali, as shown in an exclusive video obtained by Al Jazeera. The soldiers are being held by Tuareg separatists. The situation is ongoing in northern Mali.
- Rebel checkpoints reported around Mali’s capital, northern town seized
Rebel checkpoints have been established around Mali's capital, and a northern town has been seized by JNIM and Tuareg separatists. These groups continue their attacks against Mali's military government, escalating regional tensions.
- Western Withdrawal, Jihadist Expansion: How the Sahel Became Ground Zero for Global Terrorism
On April 25, jihadist group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and Tuareg separatists launched coordinated attacks on military installations across Mali, targeting locations including Bamako, Gao, Mopti, and Kidal. The attacks represent an escalation in a deteriorating security situation that Western governments have increasingly distanced themselves from.