A coalition of armed groups, including al-Qaeda affiliates and Tuareg rebels, is challenging the authority of Mali’s military government, which has been in power since a 2020 coup. Following four previous uprisings, the latest conflict has seen rebels seize several towns in the north. The military has accused France of supporting these attacks and is seeking regional assistance to maintain its grip on power.
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