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What to know about the conflict in Mali and the world’s most terrorized region

This photo released the Azaward Liberation Front (FLA) shows what they say is the aftermath of an attack by FLA separatist and jihadist militants in Gao, northern Mali Saturday, July 18, 2026, (Azaward Liberation Front via AP)

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What happened What to know about the conflict in Mali and the world’s most terrorized region.
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Toronto StarAnalysis · Jul 31, 5:07 AM

What to know about the conflict in Mali and the world’s most terrorized region

This photo released the Azaward Liberation Front (FLA) shows what they say is the aftermath of an attack by FLA separatist and jihadist militants in Gao, northern Mali Saturday, July 18, 20...

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Philadelphia InquirerAnalysis · Jul 31, 5:03 AM

What to know about the conflict in Mali and the world’s most terrorized region

Mali is facing its most serious security crisis in years as al-Qaida-linked militants and separatist rebels join forces to intensify attacks against the military

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