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FLA-JNIM alliance captures Intahaka in Mali

Malian and Russian forces have withdrawn from their positions in the strategic gold-mining town of Intahaka in the Gao region.

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Intahaka, Mali
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Monday, 27 April 2026 at 14:32 UTC
FLA-JNIM alliance captures Intahaka in Mali
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Malian and Russian forces have withdrawn from their positions in the strategic gold-mining town of Intahaka in the Gao region. This marks the third city abandoned without a fight by the alliance, following earlier withdrawals from Kidal and Tessalit. The town was previously captured by an alliance of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and the jihadist coalition JNIM. The site is notable for its gold mining operations, which were a point of contention between Russian and Malian forces in 2024.
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1d ago@officialrnintel

The message adds context that the capture likely involved a pro-Mali Tuareg alliance position switching sides.

1d ago@casusbellii

New reporting confirms the withdrawal has been completed, describing it as the handover of positions.

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