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town of Kidal, [which was lost](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/27/mali-attacks-insurgents-seize-towns-kill-defence-minister) when the rebels launched a surprise offensive across much of Mali
town of Kidal near the Algerian border had fought for more than 24 hours while completely surrounded and vastly outnumbered. It also alleged without providing evidence, that the militants had been trained by European mercenary
rebels from capturing key positions, including the presidential palace in capital Bamako. But the security situation in the West African nation remains volatile, as the government has struggled to take back control of towns