Mali Army Flees Kidal After Tuareg Separatists Seize Control -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Mali government forces fled the northern city of Kidal yesterday after they were attacked by ethnic Tuareg separatist rebels.
After several hours of fighting “our defense forces, weakened by coordination and intelligence problems, had to retreat under heavy gunfire,” the government said in a statement read on state TV late yesterday and published on the presidency’s Facebook Inc. page. “The army is regrouping itself, the situation is closely monitored by the highest authorities of the country.”
The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad, or MNLA, said it was in control of Kidal after repelling an attack by the army, according to the group’s website. French and African peacekeepers remained neutral during the clashes, the organization said.
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More News On The Return Of Civil War In Mali
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Mali in crisis as rebels take control of key northern town -- AFP
Malian Forces Retreat From Rebel-Controlled Kidal -- Voice of America
Malian hostage of battle for Kidal tells of 'carnage' -- AFP
Mali leader calls for ceasefire with Tuaregs -- Al Jazeera
Mali admits military setback in northern town -- Middle East Online
EU demands 'immediate' ceasefire in northern Mali town -- AFP
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France sends 100 extra troops to Mali after clashes -- Defence Web/Reuters
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