Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
- Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.
- Ag Attaher was a prominent figure in the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) when he was arrested by Nigerian security forces near the Niger-Nigeria border in 2025.
- He was accused of orchestrating drone training, coordinating deadly attacks in Mali and acting as an international liaison.
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- Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.
- Ag Attaher was a prominent figure in the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) when he was arrested by Nigerian security forces near the Niger-Nigeria border in 2025.
- He was accused of orchestrating drone training, coordinating deadly attacks in Mali and acting as an international liaison.
Sources: Al Jazeera