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The Mali War begins when Tuareg militias start fighting the Malian government for independence.

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Mali War

Armed conflict in Mali that started in January 2012

The Mali War is an ongoing conflict that began on 16 January 2012 with a Tuareg rebellion in northern Mali. The rebels included the secular-oriented National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA), a group fighting for independence or greater autonomy of a region they…
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National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad

Militant group in Northern Mali (2011–2024)

The National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad or the Azawad National Liberation Movement, formerly the National Movement of Azawad, was a militant organization based in northern Mali.
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January 16

Day of the year

January 16 is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 349 days remain until the end of the year.
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