Russian Withdrawal and Coup Allegations in Mali

Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked jihadists attacked Mali on April 25.
Defence Minister General Sadio Camara killed in suicide truck bombing.
Northern city Kidal captured by attackers.
Azawad Liberation Front and Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims allied to coordinate attacks.
Russia's Africa Corps withdrew from Kidal after attack.
Suicide truck bomb at Kati garrison killed Camara.
General Assimi Goita met Russian ambassador after violence.
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