https://twitter.com/J_LuengoCabrera/status/1707777866484625901
When the cat’s away:
Mali: Former rebel group claims they are in ‘time of war’ with ruling junta
The Coordination of Azawad Movements, an alliance of Tuareg-dominated groups seeking autonomy or independence from the Malian state, called on all residents of the northern Azawad region to ‘go to the field to contribute to the war effort’.
In late August Mali’s junta had called on the armed groups in the north to renew dialogue and the ailing peace deal, amid fears of fresh hostilities after the UN peacekeeping force withdraws. The UN peacekeeping mission, known as Minusma, has until December 31 to exit Mali after a decade of struggling to stabilize the country’s security environment amid separatist and jihadist rebellions. The 13,000-person mission was ordered to withdraw earlier this year under the demand of Mali’s ruling junta, following the pullout of French troops in 2022.
The Fama (Mali Army) base in Bamba fallen into CMA, CSP_PSD hands. The same classic irregular warfare tactics applied: quick raid and exfil with spoils. Attention: bodies of dead soldiers visible.
https://twitter.com/SOFDoctor/status/1708591059905777774