Kidal
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Mali army air strikes blamed for civilian deaths in rebel-held town
Violence has risen since August as the military, rebels and jihadists battle for control
Tuareg rebels lay down weapons to join peace process
Hundreds of former Tuareg rebels on Tuesday formally joined Mali’s peace process at a disarmament ceremony in Kidal, marking the end of an uprising.
Kidnappers allow food, medicine to European hostages
Islamic extremists holding 14 European hostages in the Sahara desert have for the first time permitted the hostages to receive supplies of food and medical supplies, sources…