Mali’s northern Tuareg rebels claimed to have inflicted heavy casualties on soldiers and mercenaries near the Algerian border. The rebel group, CSP-PSD, announced that they had seized military vehicles during the clashes in Tinzaouaten. The Malian army confirmed two soldiers killed but denied significant rebel gains.
Reports from Russian sources suggested that over 20 Wagner mercenaries were killed in the ambush. The Wagner group, known for its involvement in conflicts, has been operating in Mali as trainers. The country, plagued by coups and Islamist insurgency, denied employing Wagner as mercenaries.
The Tuareg rebels, a marginalized ethnic group, have a history of conflict with the Malian government. Despite a peace agreement in 2015, CSP-PSD resumed hostilities in late 2022. The situation in Mali remains volatile, with international actors closely monitoring developments.
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