Russia rejects Tuareg rebels' call to withdraw from Mali
30 Apr 2026, 10:13 GMT
By FRANCE 24
Topic: Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260430-russia-rejects-tuareg-rebels-call-to-withdraw-from-mali
Russia on Thursday said its forces would stay in Mali, rejecting a call from Tuareg rebels for Moscow to withdraw after separatists and jihadists launched attacks last weekend against the military junta, which Russian paramilitary forces have helped support.