Rebels seize key military camp in northern Mali
Mali's army and Russian mercenary allies surrendered a strategic northern stronghold to armed rebels as Tuareg separatists and jihadists joined forces against the junta.
Mali's army and its Russian mercenary allies surrendered a strategic northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday. Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups are reported to have formed a unified front in the offensive aimed at bringing down the country's junta.