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WorldTuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say

Security sources say Tuareg rebels released about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for their leader Inkinane Ag Attaher and people allegedly linked to al-Qaeda-affiliated JNIM. Niger’s government oversaw the deal, while Algeria has reportedly helped mediate further releases. Fighting between the groups and Mali’s government continues across the Sahel.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-08-29 01:50Original

Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources sayWorld