Several separatist and local sources confirmed on Friday that Tuareg rebels had taken control of the strategic Tessalit camp in northern Mali.

Published on: 01/05/2026 - 14:23 Last updated: 01/05/2026 - 14:36

Tuareg rebels took control of the strategic Tessalit camp in northern Mali, after a series of attacks last weekend against the ruling military junta, local, security and separatist sources reported Friday.

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A local official stated that the Malian army and its allies among the Russian armed groups "abandoned their positions in Tessalit on Friday morning."

According to a security source who spoke to the agency, the forces evacuated the camp before the Tuareg factions arrived and “no clashes occurred.” "They surrendered" in Tessalit, a rebel group official said.

France 24/AFP

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