The Malian military was redeployed from Gao to the northern area of Kidal on Monday, based on two safety officers who spoke underneath situation of anonymity.

The convoy of 119 automobiles left Gao on Monday morning heading in direction of the Tuareg insurgent stronghold which lies 300km to the northeast of the town. 

The choice to maneuver was taken on Sunday night at a gathering of nationwide safety chiefs, the officers stated. 

The north of Mali has seen a resurgence of hostilities by predominantly Tuareg rebels towards the Malian military for the reason that finish of August. 

In 2012, the armed separatist teams rebelled towards the state however signed a peace deal – often called the Algiers settlement – with the federal government three years later. 

The deal got here underneath pressure, nevertheless, in 2020, following a coup which toppled the civilian authorities. 

Since coming to energy, the junta, led by Assimi Goïta, has made the re-establishment of state management over the realm certainly one of their central goals.