Malian Army Enters Strategic Northern City of Kidal Without Resistance

Mali’s army announced on Tuesday that it had entered the strategic northern city of Kidal without encountering resistance.

The advance followed the withdrawal of fighters from the Azawad Liberation Front, who had held the city for months.

The fighters had taken control of Kidal during a wide-ranging offensive in April. Their departure cleared the way for the army’s return.

The army’s announcement marks a shift in control of the strategic city, though no further details were provided about the withdrawal or conditions in Kidal following the troops’ entry.