Tensions are soaring in Northern Mali as armed groups and the Malian army engage in renewed conflict. The situation has worsened since the exit of French and UN forces, leaving the Malian army, now backed by Russia, to face multiple foes over a vast territory. The recent clashes began in early August 2023 despite earlier […]
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