Mali: Fresh battle breaks out between Tuareg rebels, government forces in Kidal

Tuareg rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front coalition say they have taken control of the northern Malian city of Kidal, aided by jihadist fighters. The renewed fighting heightens instability in the region, jeopardising civilian safety and disrupting humanitarian access in northern Mali.

Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition on Saturday said they had seized the northern city of Kidal, supported by jihadist fighters. The post Mali: Fresh battle breaks out between Tuareg rebels, government forces in Kidal appeared first on Vanguard News.