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Tuareg Rebels Free Malian Soldiers in Prisoner Swap

Updated 2026-08-29 02:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Tuareg rebels freed approximately 60 Malian soldiers as part of a prisoner exchange deal, releasing one of their own leaders. The swap occurred after negotiations between the two parties.

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Al Jazeera

Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say

Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.

2026-08-29 01:50 UTC