The Malian Armed Forces (FAMA) have declared a decisive turnaround, asserting full control over conflict-affected regions targeted by the Azawad Liberation Front in the north and the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, in central and southern Mali.
intense clashes in northeast Mali
In an official statement, FAMA confirmed that fighting intensified Sunday at Anifif, a strategic location 110 kilometers south of Kidal in the northeast. The escalation followed the arrival of additional fighters and military supplies for the Azawad Liberation Front, prompting a robust response from Malian troops.
military resilience and strategic maneuvers
According to the army’s communiqué, Malian forces demonstrated exceptional resilience and discipline, sustaining combat operations throughout the day with unwavering determination. The statement emphasized the army’s unwavering confidence in its ability to safeguard national unity, protect civilians, and defeat hostile forces across all fronts.
contradictory claims in the field
Meanwhile, representatives of the Azawad Liberation Front, including spokesperson Mohamed Mouloud Ramadan, asserted control over Anifif following the resumption of hostilities. Ramadan also refuted rumors of the death of the group’s leader, Mbarek Ag Akli, affirming that he remains actively involved in directing military operations in northern Mali.
