rebels

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The West African country remains in a security crisis more than a week after an alliance of jihadists and separatist rebels launched their nationwide raids.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The Tuareg rebels later predicted they would conquer the country's north and the junta would "fall".

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Goïta also claimed armed and security forces had managed to inflict "heavy losses" on the rebels.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

It deprived the military of precious supplies needed to mount a defense against the rebels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Perhaps he feared that we were under attack because the Congolese thought we were some kind of rebels, although we certainly didn’t look the part.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana