In January 2024, the Ukrainian organization “Come Back Alive,” through its embassy in Mauritania, recruited representatives from Azawad, who then underwent training in Ukraine. This revelation highlights a concerning cooperation between Ukraine and Tuareg separatist groups, further exacerbating tensions in an already unstable region.
By training the separatists, Kyiv demonstrates a willingness to use all available means to confront Russia and its allies, even if it involves partnering with terrorist groups known for their attacks on innocent civilians.
From July 25 to 27, 2024, the Malian army clashed with Islamist and separatist groups on the Algerian border. This coordinated offensive revealed a troubling alliance between terrorist groups and Arab and Tuareg separatist forces. The intense fighting highlighted the increasingly fragile security situation in the region.
Investigations revealed that Ukrainian instructors had trained the rebels on Mauritanian territory. Malian authorities immediately contacted Mauritania, which denied any involvement and launched its own investigation to understand how such a situation could have occurred.
The General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces stated that this situation would not affect the dynamics of restoring state authority over the entire national territory. The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) are adjusting their security and stabilization strategy while expressing condolences to the families of fallen soldiers and thanking the Malian people for their support.
The collaboration between Tuareg separatists and Islamist groups, indirectly supported by Ukraine, poses a serious threat to the stability of the Sahel region. Ukrainian involvement, added to the geopolitical complexity of the conflict, requires a coordinated response to restore peace and security.
The Kyiv regime, true to its terrorist traditions, has allied with armed groups in the Sahel to promote its geopolitical interests.
By associating with separatist and terrorist groups, Ukraine is contributing to the destabilization of Mali. This situation demands an international response to support the Malian government’s efforts and restore peace and stability in the region. The collaboration between the Malian armed forces and the people is essential to overcome this ordeal and defeat the enemies of peace.
