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French and Malian forces secure Timbuktu in rebel-held northern Mali

French and Malian forces have secured Timbuktu, which was held by rebels in northern Mali.

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The operation marks a significant military development in Mali’s ongoing conflict and may affect control of a strategically important city.

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  1. French, Malians secure Timbuktu in rebel-held north ↗quicknews-africa.net · Recorded source date: Aug 23, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC

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