Event Brief
Russian forces withdraw from Kidal
Filed: Apr 27, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
Summary: Russian forces are withdrawing from Kidal after weekend attacks by Al-Qaeda-linked militants across Mali.
WHO: Russian forces
WHAT: are withdrawing from the city of Kidal
WHEN: Apr 27, 2026 at 12:45 PM ET
WHERE: Kidal, Mali
WHY: After weekend attacks by Al-Qaeda-linked militants.
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