Mali: Rebels take key Tessalit military camp
In Mali, the country’s army and its Russian mercenary allies lost control of a key northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, marking a significant setback as Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups appear to be operating in a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling junta.
Insurgents linked to Al Qaeda have also called on Malians to rise up against the military-led government and support a transition to Sharia law.
Jennie Shin reports.
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