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Mass Grave Found as Mali Army Recaptures Kidal Town

A mass grave has been found in the north-eastern town of Kidal by Mali forces who recaptured the town from ethnic Tuareg separatists on November 16, 2023, BBC reports.

Mali's military took the volatile town from milita groups on Tuesday, November 14 but experts fear that possible fresh attacks might jeopardise lasting peace, writes Martina Schwikowski for Deutsche Welle.

The army has not disclosed any more details on the mass grave but said they are working to bring those responsible to justice.

Mali: Mali Army Says Mass Grave Found In Kidal

allAfrica, 20 November 2023

A mass grave has been found in the north-eastern town of Kidal by Mali forces who recaptured the town from ethnic Tuareg separatists on November 16, 2023. The army gave no further… Read more »
Mali: Fighting Erupts as Army Closes on Tuareg Rebel Town

allAfrica, 13 November 2023

Amidst rumors of fighting with Tuareg rebel and separatist organizations, Mali's army claims to be closing in on the northern town of Kidal. Civilians have started fleeing the city… Read more »
Mali: Fighting Between Mali Army, Militants Reported

RFI, 13 November 2023

The Mali army, with significant support from Russia's paramilitary outfit Wagner, engaged in a battle with militants of the CSP-PSD coalition, for control of Kidaon on Saturday,… Read more »
Mali: Is Kidal's Recapture a Step Towards Peace?

DW, 17 November 2023

Mali's military has taken the town of Kidal from rebel groups. But experts fear that possible fresh attacks might jeopardize lasting peace. Read more »
Mali: UN Convoy Concludes Treacherous 350km Journey to Gao

UN News, 8 November 2023

A convoy from the UN Mission in Mali arrived in the northeastern city of Gao on Tuesday night after a dangerous week-long journey, marking the departure of peacekeepers from the… Read more »