2023-11-26 04:03:56
It has been twelve days since the Malian army took possession of Kidal, in the North. This town was the stronghold of the CSP (Permanent Strategic Framework) rebels, who have since retreated to the mountainous areas of the region and who promise to continue the fight. The jihadists of Jnim (Support Group for Islam and Muslims), linked to al-Qaeda, who carried out two deadly attacks on Friday in the Timbuktu region, also threaten the city of Kidal. The army took steps to guard against incursions into the city, where massive looting continued.
Published on: 11/26/2023 – 05:03
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In addition to the nighttime curfew, which was quickly established, the Fama logically settled at the various entry points into Kidal.
Vehicles and residents are subject to checks in and around the city. “ It is prohibited to drive at full speed towards a checkpoint or patrol “, even stipulates a communication from the army intended for residents dated November 22, which specifies the action to be taken in the event of a check: present your identity documents, submit to searches or even remove your turban, to be able to be identified . Civilians are prohibited from wearing military clothing. Uniforms and weapons must be “ immediately returned » to local authorities.
Police officers came to increase the numbers of the Malian forces and their Russian proxies for Wagner, and numerous arrests were reported. Trader, retired teacher… civilians, whom the Fama and Wagner suspect of being in links with the CSP rebels or of having information to share.
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Finally, the massive looting which had begun upon the arrival of the Fama and Wagner in the city continued. Houses of CSP rebel leaders, their families, or “ simple inhabitants ”, were ransacked and robbed. Numerous images of this looting, sometimes under the eyes of Malian soldiers, have been broadcast on social networks. We see stolen items transported by hand, on women’s heads, or loaded onto entire trucks.
In recent days, the army and the Malian transitional authorities have increased declarations to ask the Kidalois who had fled the bombings to return, and pledged to ensure their protection.
Furthermore, the CSP rebels have denounced, in recent days, the “ rampage » of a health center by Malian soldiers and their Wagner auxiliaries as well as the “ kidnapping of around twenty civilians », including old people, in Tehardje, near Ber, Timbuktu region. Detained since last Thursday, their relatives have still not heard from them.
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