On May 14, 2026, the Malian army carried out airstrikes on the city of Kidal, which has been under the control of Tuareg-led rebels since 2014. The strikes targeted rebel positions in the city center, according to local sources.
The operation comes amid ongoing tensions between the Malian government and the Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA), which controls parts of northern Mali. No civilian casualties have been reported, but the strikes have raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in the region.
Malian authorities have not officially commented on the operation. The international community, including the United Nations, has called for restraint and a return to dialogue.
