Title: The Malian army heads towards Kidal to restore peace in northern Mali
Introduction:
In Mali, the Malian army launched an imposing column of troops towards Kidal, in the north of the country, to restore peace and stability in the region. This initiative follows two violent attacks carried out by armed groups against the Malian authorities. In this article, we will examine the reasons for this troop deployment and its importance for the peace process in Mali.
Development:
Since September 12, the armed groups signatories to the 2015 peace agreement have resumed arms against the Malian transitional authorities, accusing Bamako of violating this agreement. Faced with this escalation of violence, the Malian authorities have decided to take measures to restore order and security in the Kidal region, which is considered the stronghold of rebel groups.
This column of the Malian army, made up of more than a hundred vehicles, left Gao and is heading towards Kidal via Anefis. This deployment of troops aims to show the determination of the Malian authorities to restore state authority in the region, and to confront armed groups who are calling into question the peace agreement.
In response to this troop movement, the rebel groups of the Permanent Strategic Framework (CSP) simply commented by saying “we are following”. This reaction suggests possible future clashes between the Malian army and armed groups.
However, it is important to emphasize that despite calls to end the violence, the transitional authorities and armed groups in northern Mali appear to be engaged in a spiral of violence which risks benefiting jihadist groups present in the region. . This underlines the urgency of finding a peaceful and lasting solution to end this cycle of violence.
Conclusion:
The massive deployment of the Malian army towards Kidal is a strong signal sent by the Malian authorities to restore order and stability in the north of the country. However, it is crucial that all stakeholders, including armed groups, engage in a process of dialogue and negotiations in order to achieve a peaceful and lasting solution for Mali. The current situation in the north of the country endangers peace efforts and the security of the civilian population, so it is more necessary than ever to find a compromise and put an end to the violence.