Rebel attacks in northern Mali: Some targets meant as 'diversions', expert says
4 Jul 2026, 15:44 GMT
By FRANCE24
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/rebel-attacks-in-northern-mali-some-targets-meant-as-diversions-expert-says
The Malian army said Saturday that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebels. The statement came as a rebel group announced a new offensive to capture a town in the country's north. Andrew Lebovich, a research fellow at Clingendael's Conflict Research Unit, said some of the targets were intended more as "diversions" than as primary objectives, unlike strategically important towns such as Anefis.