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December 2022 Ménaka Region Clashes
Between December 3 and 10, 2022, militants from Islamic State in the Greater Sahara and al-Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin clashed in eastern Mali, at the river between the towns of Tadjalalt and Haroum. Prelude While originally allies against the Malian government throughout the Mali War, since 2020 JNIM and ISGS have clashed in Mali due to ideological differences. In March 2022, ISGS went on Ménaka offensive, an offensive against the Malian government, Tuareg rebels, and JNIM. In May 2022, the two groups agreed to a truce, although this truce expired sometime in September. Clashes between ISGS and JNIM in particular escalated in November, with fighting in Gao Region, Gao and Timbuktu Region, Timbuktu regions killing an unknown amount of fighters. A Tuareg source speaking to ''Le Monde'' stated that JNIM usually sends soldiers out one wave at a time, with each wave containing around 700 soldiers. Battle In the rural village of N'Tillit, fighting began on D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
N'Tillit
N'Tillit is a Communes of Mali, rural commune and village in the Gao Cercle, Cercle of Gao in the Gao Region of south-eastern Mali. In the 2009 census the commune had a population of 22,100. References External links *. Communes of Gao Region {{Gao-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fahad Ag Al-Mahmoud
Fahad Ag Almahmoud (died 1 December 2024) was a Malian Imghad Tuareg militant who served as the secretary-general of GATIA from its formation in 2014 until 2023, when he split from the group and formed his own faction of GATIA. Biography Almahmoud first began serving in GATIA at the start of the group's foundation in 2014, where he became the secretary-general of the group. Almahmoud was an Imghad Tuareg, the Tuareg clan that predominantly composes GATIA. He often served as the spokesperson for the group as well, conducting numerous interviews with Malian and international media. In 2019, Almahmoud stated that he believed that the Algiers Agreement did not resolve insecurity in northern Mali, and that there was no governance coming from the Malian government. Almahmoud also stated he didn't believe in Azawadian independence. Between March and August 2022, Almahmoud served as the president of the CSP-PSD, a coalition composed of pro-government and former rebel minority milit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrorist Incidents In Mali In 2022
Terrorism, in its broadest sense, is the use of violence against non-combatants to achieve political or ideological aims. The term is used in this regard primarily to refer to intentional violence during peacetime or in the context of war against non-combatants. There are various different definitions of terrorism, with no universal agreement about it. Different definitions of terrorism emphasize its randomness, its aim to instill fear, and its broader impact beyond its immediate victims. Modern terrorism, evolving from earlier iterations, employs various tactics to pursue political goals, often leveraging fear as a strategic tool to influence decision makers. By targeting densely populated public areas such as transportation hubs, airports, shopping centers, tourist attractions, and nightlife venues, terrorists aim to instill widespread insecurity, prompting policy changes through psychological manipulation and undermining confidence in security measures. The terms "terrori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
